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