Blog
Read inspiring blogs from people with a spinal cord injury and their family members – as well as Back Up volunteers, supporters and staff members. If you would like to write a blog about your experiences, please email our communications team.
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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 ...
30 September 2022
![Kylie is wearing her team GB Wheelchair rugby uniform in a huddle with five other players. Kylie has blonde hair in a bun.](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Abigail-and-Charlotte-image-for-blog--580x409.jpg)
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 ...
30 August 2022
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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 ...
26 August 2022
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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 ...
26 August 2022
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#NoLimits London to Paris 2022 Highlights
Challenging perceptions. Pushing boundaries. Achieving together. These are the values which underpin the #NoLimits cycling ...
4 August 2022
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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 ...
1 August 2022
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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 ...
1 August 2022
![Claire is sitting with her sit-ski instructor in the prep room. They are both smiling](https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/20220212_162355-580x409.jpg)
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 ...
21 July 2022
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#NoLimits London to Paris Challenge: Meet our handcycling team!
From 21st to 23rd July 2022, 36 cyclists, including five handcyclists, will ride over 300 ...
19 July 2022
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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 ...
4 July 2022