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From injury to neuro physio sessions

Aspire's Welfare Benefits Advice Services helped Holly with her PIP application which she uses for weekly neuro physio sessions to help her manage her day to day life
From injury to a bronze medal at the Paralympics

Tom lives in an accessible Aspire house and won a bronze medal in table tennis at the Tokyo Paralympics
From injury to sitting comfortably

Aspire's Welfare Benefits Advice Service helped Alison with her PIP application so she could buy new furniture and cushions for comfort at home.
Holby City's Lucky paralysed by a spinal cord injury

Aspire worked with the Holby Team on the story about Lucky being paralysed by a spinal cord injury

Scilly Swim Challenge 2022

An iconic 15k challenge between the Scilly Isles with six swims and six walks over one or two days.
Western Solent Swim 2022

Swim our new Western Solent from The Needles to Hurst Castle
Aspire Solent Swimmers

Read the personal stories of brave Aspire fundraisers who have taken on our Solent challenge.
Loch Lomond Swim 2022

Join an Aspire relay team swimming the length of one of Scotland’s most beautiful lochs.
Henley Classic Swim 2022

A 2.1km (1.3 miles) up-river swim along the course of the Henley Royal Regatta, the swim traditionally starts at dawn with a torch-lit procession to the riverbank.
Aspire Channel Swim 2021

Swim the distance of the English Channel (22 miles) in your local pool over 12 weeks and help raise money to support people with Spinal Cord Injury.
River Arun Swim 2022

Our River Arun swim gives you the chance to soak up the English countryside in rural Sussex with a beautiful swim along the River Arun.
Solent Swims 2022

Swim the Solent to the Isle of Wight
Relay Channel Swim 2022

Swim 22 miles between Dover and France in a team of six. Each swimmer will take it in turn to swim for an hour until they reach France
Loch Ness Swim 2022

Dive in to the largest body of fresh water in the UK and brave the chilly temperatures of Loch Ness.