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Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

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Leigh took on the Coast to Coast challenge, walking 192 miles over 12 weeks.

Leigh took on the Coast to Coast challenge, walking 192 miles over 12 weeks.

Leigh took on the Coast to Coast challenge because working at Aspire Law has shown her the challenges people with Spinal Cord Injury have. Read more

Posted to: Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

Published: 13th May, 2022

Laura swam from Jersey to France raising £928

Laura swam from Jersey to France raising £928

Laura has done many swims with Aspire and this year swam from Jersey to France Read more

Posted to: Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 5th November, 2021

Esther is running the London Marathon for Aspire because they helped her dad

Esther is running the London Marathon for Aspire because they helped her dad

Esther's dad was paralysed by a spinal cord injury and helped by Aspire Read more

Posted to: Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

Published: 27th September, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Amber is running the London Marathon for her mum

Amber is running the London Marathon for her mum

Amber is running her first marathon because she has been inspired by her mum who sustained spinal cord injury when she was 21 Read more

Posted to: Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

Published: 24th September, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Sam is running because a family friend sustained a spinal cord injury

Sam is running because a family friend sustained a spinal cord injury

Sam wants to beat his wife's time in the marathon Read more

Posted to: Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

Published: 24th September, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

Caitlin is running her first marathon

Caitlin is running her first marathon

Caitlin works at the Aspire Leisure Centre and running the marathon is a lifelong goal Read more

Posted to: Fundraiser stories

Our incredible, fearless fundraisers work tirelessly to raise funds for Aspire. Whether they swim, run, walk, cycle, push, bake, cheer or volunteer, they help us continue to fund our vital services which help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury move on from injury to independence.

Published: 24th September, 2021

Updated: 3rd November, 2021

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