News
Read the latest news stories from Back Up and the world of spinal cord injury.
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
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
#NoLimits London to Paris 2022 Highlights
Challenging perceptions. Pushing boundaries. Achieving together. These are the values which underpin the #NoLimits cycling ...
4 August 2022
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
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
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
#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
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
Charlotte’s story: Re-learning how to access the world through the Back Up community
Four years ago, Charlotte had a hectic, busy life. She’s a mum of six children, ...
4 July 2022
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
