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.
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
Why Lillie and Jonathan are taking on the Spinal Circuit in March 2022!
People across the UK are taking part in the Spinal Circuit for ...
25 February 2022
Amelia’s story: ‘My crutches have been my lifeline and enabled me to live my best life!’
Taking on the Spinal Circuit challenge in March 2022 came just at ...
17 February 2022
