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Stronger Together: Beneficiaries | Stronger Together

Spencer

Posted 21 September 2021

Spencer's 30 year military career came to an end when he was medically discharged due to MS. Find out how he found the strength to face his daily challenges.

3 minute read

Elite Military Athletes: Elite Military Athletes

Phil Eaglesham

Posted 10 September 2021

Five years ago, military Paralympian Cpl Phil Eaglesham contracted Q Fever whilst on tour with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan.

2 minute read

Elite Military Athletes: Elite Military Athletes

Stuart Robinson

Posted 10 September 2021

Stuart served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) until in 2013 his life changed forever. He was caught up in an explosion in Afghanistan, losing his lower left leg immediately in the blast, and later had to have his shattered right leg amputated too.

2 minute read

Elite Military Athletes: Beneficiaries | Band Of Brothers | Sports Recovery | Elite Military Athletes

Jo Butterfield MBE

Posted 10 September 2021

 Jo worked alongside the British Army until in January 2010, she discovered she had a tumour on her spinal cord.

3 minute read

Pip Athlete: Elite Military Athletes | Invictus Games 2016 Athletes | Race Across America 2017

Jaco Van Gass

Posted 10 September 2021

Paralympian Jaco was a member of the Parachute Regiment. In 2009, he was completing his second six month tour of Afghanistan when the helicopter he was in came under enemy fire and he was hit by a rocket propelled grenade, sustaining devastating injuries

3 minute read

Elite Military Athletes: Beneficiaries | Band Of Brothers | Elite Military Athletes

Dave Henson MBE

Posted 03 September 2021

Military Paralympian Dave Henson joined the Army in 2008, serving with the Royal Engineers.

6 minute read

Elite Military Athletes: Beneficiaries | Band Of Brothers | Sports Recovery | Elite Military Athletes

Nick Beighton

Posted 03 September 2021

Meet military Paralympian and injured ex-serviceman, Nick Beighton.

2 minute read

Force For Good: Force For Good | Elite Military Athletes

Jon-Allan Butterworth

Posted 03 September 2021

Meet military Paralympian and injured ex-serviceman, Jon-Allan Butterworth MBE.

6 minute read

Our Team - Stronger Together: Our Team - Stronger Together

Dean

Posted 13 August 2021

Dean, a veteran himself and now a Physical Development Coach, helps others find their strength after injury.

2 minute read

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