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Beauty spot (Forward – Winter 2024)
When Maddi Shankster, 23, from Coventry, took a trip to the beautiful island of Koh Phangan, Thailand she didn’t expect to return weeks later with a SCI. Maddi shares the story of her injury,...
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Autumn Round-Up: Campaigns, Connections, and Dancing
When Mandela’s wisdom meets a Parliament round, And we tackle life’s hurdles pound by pound, With passion, progress, and a little bit of cheer, Here’s a recap of autumn – one of our favourite seasons...
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Rochdale teen left paralysed by rare disease
On 19 March 2024, Ayuub Al-Asad (15) from Rochdale started to experience a sharp pain in his stomach. Less than 24 hours later, he was on a ventilator, sedated, and paralysed from the neck down....
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Behind the wheel – A life-changing day in supercars (Forward – Spring 2025)
For many, driving a supercar is the ultimate dream. The growl of the engine, the sleek design, and the sheer power beneath your fingertips – it’s an exhilarating experience. For others, particularly...
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A Mother’s Love (Forward – Spring 2025)
After her cauda equina syndrome (CES) diagnosis, Amy Moss, 37, from Bristol, had to adapt her role as a mum. This Mother’s Day, Amy shares how she coped with this change while celebrating her own mum...
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Lights, camera, action (Forward – Spring 2025)
TV producer Ella Beaumont, 29, from Aylesbury has worked in the industry for 10 years after earning a coveted spot on a Channel 4 apprenticeship scheme. With her first big gig on the 2016 Paralympics...
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Prioritising women’s health after SCI (Forward – Spring 2025)
As the inequalities faced by women navigating healthcare systems after SCI are highlighted, SIA’s first ever women’s health taskforce continues attracting supporters. Here SIA members Jane and Dani...
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Paddle Power (Forward – Spring 2025)
When Will Behenna, 52, from Wimborne in Dorset discovered paddleboarding, he found an unrivalled freedom and independence from being back on the water. Here he shares his story and how he hopes to...
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Tommy – Team SIA London Marathon (Forward – Spring 2025)
When Tommy Rowlingson takes on the London Marathon in April to raise funds for SIA, it’ll be a pretty special moment for the 21-year-old. Two and a half years ago, Tommy had just started at the...
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Share your story with the media
If you face injustice and/or want to educate the public on the realities of living with a spinal cord injury, you could share your story with the media. Phil and Laura’s Story Phil and Laura, from...
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