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

#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 ...

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, ...

Linda’s story: Staying optimistic and supporting others

After sustaining a spinal cord injury that reduced her arm function and paralysed her legs, ...

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 ...

Arial view of one of the tables laid at City Dinner. The table is circular with nine people sat on it and purple brochures at each place setting.

‘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 ...