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Read the latest news stories from Back Up and the world of spinal cord injury.

Joseph in his wheelchair with his dad slightly bent down next to him, looking at the camera smiling

Joseph’s story: Finding my confidence in returning to work after spinal cord injury

“My name’s Joseph and I’m 30 years old. I live with my dog, who’s a ...

Kylie is wearing her team GB Wheelchair rugby uniform in a huddle with five other players. Kylie has blonde hair in a bun.

Kylie Grimes: Pushing boundaries to become the first woman to win a Paralympic gold medal in Wheelchair Rugby

From the age of five, Kylie always held the same ambition: to be an Olympian. “I’ve ...

Luke is wearing black sunglasses and sitting in front of a lake, he is smiling and looking at the camera

Luke’s story: Gaining the confidence to live independently at university with a spinal cord injury

Luke, a 21-year-old “computer nerd” was born with spina bifida, which causes symptoms similar to ...

Samuel is smiling and looking at the camera, wearing a black cap and top

Sam’s story: Chasing my dreams and combining my greatest passions

Twenty-four-year-old Sam sustained his spinal cord injury five years ago. “I was 19 years ...

#NoLimits London to Paris 2022 Highlights

Challenging perceptions. Pushing boundaries. Achieving together. These are the values which underpin the #NoLimits cycling ...

Liz sitting on her wheelchair in her home. She is smiling and looking at the camera

Liz’s story: Finding light at the end of the tunnel

After Syringomyelia caused Liz to sustain a spinal cord injury, she had an operation ...

Ray’s story: Back Up’s spinal cord injury support groups mean I’m no longer on my own

After 39 years together, full-time jobs and bringing up three children, Ray and his wife ...

Claire is sitting with her sit-ski instructor in the prep room. They are both smiling

Para-triathlete, Claire Danson, becomes a Back Up Patron

Claire Danson, Para-triathlete and former European Triathlon champion, has become a Back Up patron.After sustaining ...

#NoLimits London to Paris Challenge: Meet our handcycling team!

From 21st to 23rd July 2022, 36 cyclists, including five handcyclists, will ride over 300 ...

Abigail’s story: How Back Up courses have impacted my mum – and me!

Full-time student Abigail came across Back Up through her mum, Charlotte, who has a spinal ...