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Gerwyn’s Story: The power of connecting with others who get it
Meet Gerwyn Proud Welshman and father of two Has played rugby for around 20 years and has partnered with his rugby club to improve accessibility He was matched with a Back Up mentor who also loves rugby I’m a father of two, a proud Welshman, and I’ve played rugby for 20-odd…
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Helen’s Story: Staying connected after her son sustained a spinal cord injury
Meet Helen Has always loved sport and enjoys Pilates, playing hockey and going to the gym Works in event fundraising for a prominent UK charity Believes in the power of connecting with people who understand what you’re going through Harry, Helen’s son, sustained an incomplete C5…
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Meet some of the people and firms behind our Legal Panel: Lindsay, Chris and Russell-Cooke
Back Up’s Legal Panel brings together legal firms we trust, with specialist experience of supporting people affected by spinal cord injury. The panel is here to help people find a solicitor with the right experience for their personal circumstances. In this feature, we meet…
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Mo’s Story: Volunteering after a spinal cord injury
Meet Mo Chair of an inclusive swimming charity that won a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2019 Has been a volunteer Mentor with Back Up for 15 years, and just trained as an Inclusion Support Volunteer Believes in taking life one day at a time Mo, 46, sustained a T9 spinal…
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Sean’s Story: Give Everything a Go
Meet Sean Back Up volunteer and course participant Winter Paralympian in alpine skiing Sports TV broadcaster and speaker Sean Rose is a Winter Paralympian, sports TV broadcaster and Back Up volunteer. But when he sustained a spinal cord injury while teaching RAF pilots to ski,…
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Front Row 2026: Thank you for an incredible evening
Front Row 2026 highlights Three catwalk shows celebrating adaptive, inclusive and sustainable fashion. A brilliant line-up of models, including people with spinal cord injuries and actor George Robinson. Adaptive and inclusive fashion from Intotum, Unhidden, May Marigold and…
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Beth’s story: Returning to work after spinal cord injury
Meet Beth Works as an associate ambulance practitioner Sustained a spinal cord injury aged 29, while raising her young son Returned to ambulance shifts after receiving support from Back Up’s Vocation service In January 2025, I hurt my back after twisting awkwardly. I was 29,…
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Our 2025/26 Impact Report is here
We’re proud to share Back Up’s Impact Report 2025/26, reflecting on a year of growth, connection and progress as we continue working towards a world where people affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential. This year marks the first full year of our five-year…
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Abigail Lock wins Charity Chief Executive of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2026
Abigail Lock wins Charity Chief Executive of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2026 Back Up Chief Executive Abigail Lock has been named Charity Chief Executive of the Year at the Third Sector Awards 2026. The award was presented in London on Friday 11 September and recognises…
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Li’s story: Finding purpose through supporting others
Meet Li Requalified recently in Canine Behaviour Training and Psychology, and lives with several therapy and assistance dogs Will be attending the Back Up Ball this year (dressed as Adam Ant!) Was Director of Oxford Pride for three years and continues to support the celebrations…
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Clare’s story: Horses, mentoring and a skydive at 75
Meet Clare: Lifelong horse-lover, equestrian coach and former saddle fitter Raised over £6,500 for Back Up by skydiving on her 75th birthday One of Back Up’s earliest mentors, taking part in the second ever mentor training course Clare, 75, sustained her spinal cord injury after…
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Front Row returns to celebrate inclusive and adaptive fashion
Back Up’s Front Row fashion show returns to London on Thursday 24 September 2026, bringing together inclusive fashion, inspiring models and an unforgettable evening at Battersea Arts Centre. Front Row celebrates adaptive and accessible fashion while raising vital funds to…