After sustaining a spinal cord Injury in February 2008, Phil decided to embark upon numerous physical challenges to raise funds for charity, raise positive awareness and enthuse others. His three main challenges in 2009 included rowing the Channel with Al Humphreys, walking the London Marathon over 14 days, and hauling himself up El Capitan with a support team of some of the country’s best climbers. Phil inspired millions and gained national recognition including Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards and the Helen Rollason Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In 2010 he climbed the 3 Peaks in 72 hours for Sport Relief and then smashed his 14 day Marathon time and completed the Virgin London Marathon in 26 hours for 26 charities, walking each mile with a Young Person from each of the charities. Understanding emotional intelligence and where he can make the strongest impact, he left the Armed Forces in March this year and now Phil is embarking on a new life to dedicate his time and energy to support Deprived Young People, Young People with Disabilities and our injured service personnel. Working with the advice and partnerships of Disability Organisations and the very best experts in the country in their respective areas, his intent is to provide an opportunity of hope for Young People with Disabilities between the ages of 16 and 25 to be enthused and inspired at a residential Centre of Excellence; The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT). He is on a quest to raise £15m by February 2011 and open the doors to the Centre on the day the 2012 Paralympic Games concludes. He needs the support of the nation to build a beacon of hope and a hub of inspiration – your support will deliver this. Inspiring, Enthusing and Supporting Deprived Young People, Young People with Disabilities and our Injured Service PersonnelPRIDE OF BRITAINSPORT RELIEFVIRGIN LONDON MARATHON 2010SPORTS PERSONALITYOF THE YEAREL CAPITANCHANNEL ROWVIRGIN LONDON MARATHON 2009ON THE JOURNEY
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