Lee’s Inspirational Challenge

Lee, a veteran living at The Rise – our specialist property for visually impaired residents in Plymouth – is taking on an incredible challenge.

On 8 May, Lee will swim 80 lengths (2,000 metres) to commemorate 80 years since VE Day. Even more inspiring, he’s doing it to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK, the charity that has supported him since he lost his sight.

Lee has been training hard, incorporating weekly swims, gym workouts, and spin classes to prepare for the big day. Originally setting himself a target of raising £80, Lee smashed through that goal in just 24 hours – and his total keeps growing!

His neighbour, Geri, has been cheering him on and says Lee is helping to raise awareness of the vital work Blind Veterans UK does for veterans living with sight loss.

Housing 21’s connection to the Armed Forces community runs deep, beginning with our foundation within the Royal British Legion in 1964. Lee’s challenge is a powerful reminder of that ongoing bond.

The Rise offers specially designed housing for visually impaired residents, with self-contained apartments and on-site care to support independent living.

Support Lee’s Swim!

If you’d like to sponsor Lee and support Blind Veterans UK, there’s still time! Visit their fundraising page to donate and help him smash his new target: www.justgiving.com/page/leesswimathon