Real life stories

George’s Story – 2023 National Junior Games

After attending the Buckinghamshire Sports Festival in 2022 it was great to welcome back George from Berkshire for the week long National Junior Games...

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Chloe’s Story – 2023 National Junior Games

Chloe is 14 years old and from Aylesbury. After attending last year’s National Junior Games she was really excited to be back in 2023....

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Quotes from the 2023 National Junior Games

Hear from some of the participants, coaches and parents during another unforgettable week of sport and activity at Stoke Mandevile Stadium ...

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Joanna’s Story – Wheelwrights Fund

WheelPower were thrilled to be able to support Joanna through the Wheelwrights Fund....

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Alex’s Story – Wheelwrights Fund

Alex loves wheelchair archery and WheelPower were thrilled to be able to support Alex through the Wheelwrights Fund....

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Jan’s Story – Online Exercise Class

Jan is 61 and from Winchester, Hampshire where she lives with her wife and dog (who she has trained as an assistance dog to help with daily tasks!)...

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Helen participating in a seated throw javelin competition

Helen’s Story – Inter Spinal Unit Games 2022

Helen is a 35 year old chef from Manchester who represented the Southport Spinal Unit at the 2022 Inter Spinal Unit Games....

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Casey’s Story – Inter Spinal Unit Games 2022

Casey is a 32 year old self proclaimed ‘adrenaline junkie’ from Cornwall who has always had a passion for sport and exercise. ...

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Indoor rowing at Inter Spinal Unit Games

Dean’s Story – Inter Spinal Unit Games 2022

28 year old Dean is from Reading and he’s always been a sporty person. Read about Dean's first Inter Spinal Unit Games experience....

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Iffat Wheelwrights Story 2024

Iffat has always been passionate about the outdoors, and her new wheel attachment means she can now return to the natural world after a SCI ...

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Mark’s Learn to Ski Story

Before Mark sustained a spinal cord injury he lived a very active and outdoors life from his home in Kettering, Northamptonshire...

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Archer’s Spinal Unit Story

During his rehabilitation Archer worked with the physios and met WheelPower Physical Activity Advisor Mark O’Neill who supported him to stay active...

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WheelPower National Junior Games

The WheelPower National Junior Games 2024 will be taking place at Stoke Mandeville Stadium from 25-28 June. The Games are a great way for young people aged 11-18 with physical disabilities to discover sport, learn from top coaches, achieve their personal best, make friends and have lots of fun!

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