My accident

[headgroundsman]

Link is working on the other thread

[mendiplogs]

Aspire is a charity which helps and provides support for people with spinal injuries. Whilst I was in hospital they provided me with a lot of support and have continued to do so since I was discharged. When I left hospital I was unable to go home as it wasn't suitable for a wheelchair. Aspire provided me with an adapted bungalow which had all mod cons to be used by myself and my family until our new home was adapted. During what was a traumatic time for us all this was a godsend and I'm not sure what we would have done without it. They own properties all over the country and this is one way where their support is invaluable.

 

Headgroundsmen Arbtalk member works for them also I believe.

 

My sister is running her first marathon to raise money for Aspire. If you guys could sponsor her a little I would appreciate it as not only will it be raising money for this great charity but also supporting my sis who I am very proud of. Many thanks

 

https://www.justgiving.com/NikkiKing...aign=pfp-share

 

Hi SEAN I wish well mate and sister mate from Sonia Jon

[sean]

Nice one Sean. I would just like to add they are a great charity to support. On a different note I have been planting trees today. My chair is so muddy you would not believe it lol. I now have 5 different chairs for different jobs. I will post some pics soon

 

Look forward to see those.

 

[Woodcrafter]

Good luck to Nikki and a great charity.

Hope your doing well Sean.

[sean]

Many thanks for all your support:thumbup:

[sean]

Its been a year and a bit since my accident and i have been out of hospital since August. What a roller coaster!! I am about to try and write a summary on how life has been since being home as it has been a while. Things have just been so hectic that updates have taken a back seat. I will be in touch shortly though however.

 

As always many thanks to all those that have supported me, sent their regards, asked after me and generally been brilliant.

[David Humphries]

Glad you've kept up with posting on AT

Always interested in your welfare and the images you share.

 

All the best mate

[headgroundsman]

Its been just over 12 years now since I was discharged from Oswestry spinal injury centre. My roller coaster ride has had more ups than downs over those years although it took a few years before I would have said that. I hope in years to come you will be able to say the same! I went gliding yesterday with sportability (look them up if you don't already know about them). I am finding some of the more difficult transfers, like into and out of a glider, a bit tricky as I am getting a bit long in the tooth, but I am more willing to accept help these days too. Good luck mate!

[sean]

An all too familiar sight for me. I'm starting to realise how inaccessible my beloved countryside is to me due to steps, stiles, kissing gates etc.

prior to my accident I wanted to complete the 42 mile Forest of Avon path which circumnavigated Bristol. The aim was to record all the veteran/ ancient trees that grow within 15mtrs (the Reccommended RPA as instigated by the ATF). This is something that I am still determined to do at some point. I have in fact started looking at the maps etc. this will now involve willing mates to help me achieve this if at all. I do not mind dragging myself along the ground to by pass kissing gates, try and get over stiles etc as they carry my chair over. As well as fulfilling a personal ambition I could show the difficulties the disabled face when it comes to getting in to the outdoors. I'm not advocating ripping up the countryside in fact I do not know how I really feel on the subject to be honest. I know that a mission such as this will fulfil a number of things though.

[silky fox]

A worthwhile mission Sean!