Real life stories

Malachy’s Story – 2023 National Junior Games

Malachy from West Sussex attended his first WheelPower National Junior Games in 2023 and was very excited about the prospect of trying lots of sport...

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Yasmina’s Story – 2023 National Junior Games

In 2023 Yasmina from London attended her second National Junior Games. After having a brilliant time in the previous year she was excited to return...

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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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Mark tried everything at the Inter Spinal Unit Games

38 year old Mark attended the 2024 Inter Spinal Unit Games at Stoke Mandeville Stadium aiming to try a wide range of new sports and activities....

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James’ Story – 2023 Inter Spinal Unit Games

After having a life changing training accident whilst trampolining 20 year old James came to the Spinal Games looking for new opportunities...

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Laura’s Story – 2023 Spinal Unit Games

Laura from Belfast was one of over 70 recently injured participants who attended the 2023 WheelPower Inter Spinal Unit Games in September 2023...

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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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