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Linda’s story: Staying optimistic and supporting others
After sustaining a spinal cord injury that reduced her arm function and paralysed her legs, ...
31 May 2022

Santi’s story: Volunteering to help others affected by a spinal cord injury
After training to become a volunteer mentor, 22-year-old Santi is excited to help people affected ...
30 May 2022

‘Trooping the colours’ – Back Up’s Platinum Jubilee themed City Dinner Event 2022
“A beautiful night for a very deserving cause” “A fantastic evening…lots of money being raised for ...
30 May 2022

Katy’s story: Combining her passion with her spinal cord injury
Katy, a chartered engineer and mum of two young children, was diagnosed with ...
4 May 2022

Michael’s story: Gaining confidence and staying fit
Michael and Pauline retired in 2009, having been teachers all their working lives. “We were ...
4 May 2022

Karen’s story: How family mentoring helped Karen care for herself and her partner after his spinal cord injury
Read on to learn how Karen, who’s partner sustained a spinal cord injury 12 months ...
5 April 2022

Roman’s Story: Becoming a mentor for others with a spinal cord injury
Read on to find out why Roman decided to become a mentor, and 'give back' ...
5 April 2022

Amanda and Jacob’s Story: Embracing challenge after a spinal cord injury
Read on to discover how Amanda and her eight-year-old son Jacob, who was born with ...
1 March 2022

Samantha’s Story: Making the most of today
Read on to find out how Samantha learnt to start making the most of what ...
1 March 2022

Siby’s story: Rediscovering my active lifestyle
We spoke to our fantastic long-standing supporter, Siby, about her experience of lockdown and how ...
1 March 2022