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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.

Fei cycled RideLondon after breaking his spine

Fei cycled RideLondon after breaking his spine

Fei cycled RideLondon for Aspire and raised over £1,280 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: 6th June, 2022

Updated: 7th June, 2022

Comments: 1

Hannah wing walks after overcoming her fear of falling

Hannah wing walks after overcoming her fear of falling

Hannah says it was "the most insane but incredible experience ever!" 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: 30th May, 2022

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

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  • Paula Craig MBE swims the English Channel as part of a relay

    Paula Craig MBE swims the English Channel as part of a relay

    The team arrived in France after swimming for 14 hours and 3 minutes

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  • Paula Craig MBE to become the first person with a complete Spinal Cord Injury to swim the English Channel without a wetsuit

    Paula Craig MBE to become the first person with a complete Spinal Cord Injury to swim the English Channel without a wetsuit

    Paula Craig MBE is swimming the English Channel to mark the 21st anniversary since she sustained a spinal cord injury

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    Join Lerona and the team cycling from London to Amsterdam

    Join Lerona's team and cycle or handcycle from London to Amsterdam

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  • Relay Channel Swim 2023

    Relay Channel Swim 2023

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