Blog
Read inspiring blogs from people with spinal cord injury and their family members, as well as volunteers, supporters and staff members. If you would like to write a blog about your experiences, please email our communications team.
Back Up Champion – Irwin Mitchell Serious Injury Team
This month's Back Up champion is a team of loyal supporters - the Irwin Mitchell ...
12 March 2019
Richard’s story: Becoming a family mentor
When Richard’s wife Zoe went into hospital, they were expecting her surgery to be a ...
6 March 2019
Melanie’s Story: Running the London Marathon for my brother
Melanie, 25, is a physiotherapist working at a private hospital and a rugby club. ...
6 March 2019
Gill’s Story: My son’s independence
When George was 17, he went into a tackle during a school rugby trip ...
6 March 2019
Back Up Champions – Cathy and Ali
We recently had two wonderful supporters organise birthday fundraisers for Back Up. Between them, they ...
25 February 2019
Busting myths about sex and dating after spinal cord injury
We asked some of the staff here at Back Up to address some common myths ...
6 February 2019
Anna’s story: Learning from others
Anna has a busy life. She is a motivational speaker, does youth work for the ...
6 February 2019
Paula’s Story: Taking on Mount Snowdon
The Snowdon Push is Back Up’s most exhilarating fundraising challenge. It involves teams of ...
22 January 2019
Lauren’s story: The #NoLimits London to Paris cycling Challenge
In the summer of 2018, 40 riders, including six hand cyclists, took part in an ...
21 December 2018
Merryn’s Story: Building your confidence on our courses
We caught up with our Interim Courses Manager, Merryn, to talk about our residential courses. ...
21 December 2018