On the 19th February 2008, my role, responsibilities and control over decisions disappeared. I felt devastated when I was told the extent of my injuries following surgery, and shortly after began to lose self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. Despite the love and support from family and friends, I found the situation tough. The experience changed my life completely. I have now realised that whilst in hospital, the support from many people assisted me through the dark times. The question that I keep asking myself is "What if I did not have this support; what if I went through this when I was younger?" I am now committed to ensuring I give as much as I can to those young people that need support through those dark days. I have tried to enthuse others to support me through a series of physical challenges and I continue to seek opportunities, not only for fellow injured service personnel, but the wider disabled community, however my focus now is on Young People with disabilities – this is where I hope I can make a difference. I completed my Channel Row, London Marathon and El Capitan Climb by completing 4,250 pull-ups over 4 days in 2009 with support from the National Media and this led to a fundraising campaign that resulted in the British Public donating over £1.3million to charity. It was my fellow injured servicemen and women who inspired me to become involved, and to try and give something back; it also carried me through some very dark moments and difficult times. No matter how difficult things can sometimes be, I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to have improved mobility, and how lucky I am to be here. I am fortunate to have so much love, and support from those close to me, and to have received so much assistance from the public, and new friends who have allowed me to reach my goals. I am also grateful to have been given so much help from the National Media to raise the profile of my challenges and my fundraising; the press have been a vital source of support. My priorities in life have changed. This March I was Medically Discharged from the Armed Forces; my life is now dedicated to supporting young people. The same month I climbed the 3 Peaks in 72 hours for Sport Relief to raise awareness and in April, I completed the Virgin London Marathon for 26 charities in 26 hours with a Young Support Walker from each charity walking a mile with me. I am determined to use my life to make a positive difference to others. George Eliot wrote; "What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for others?"; I intend to live my life and by enthusing others and gaining their support, I hope to improve the quality of life of others. I hope you will join me and support the British Inspiration Trust.Inspiring, Enthusing and Supporting Deprived Young People, Young People with Disabilities and our Injured Service PersonnelWebsite Supported by:Gifting their support to Phil
On the 19th February 2008, my role, responsibilities and control over decisions disappeared. I felt devastated when I was told the extent of my injuries
following surgery, and shortly after began to lose self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. Despite the love and support from family and friends, I found
the situation tough. The experience changed my life completely. I have now realised that whilst in hospital, the support from many people assisted me
through the dark times. The question that I keep asking myself is "What if I did not have this support; what if I went through this when I was younger?" I am
now committed to ensuring I give as much as I can to those young people that need support through those dark days.
I have tried to enthuse others to support me through a series of physical challenges and I continue to seek opportunities, not only for fellow injured service
personnel, but the wider disabled community, however my focus now is on Young People with disabilities – this is where I hope I can make a difference.
I completed my Channel Row, London Marathon and El Capitan Climb by completing 4,250 pull-ups over 4 days in 2009 with support from the National
Media and this led to a fundraising campaign that resulted in the British Public donating over £1.3million to charity. It was my fellow injured servicemen and
women who inspired me to become involved, and to try and give something back; it also carried me through some very dark moments and difficult times.
No matter how difficult things can sometimes be, I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to have improved mobility, and how lucky I am to be here.
I am fortunate to have so much love, and support from those close to me, and to have received so much assistance from the public, and new friends who
have allowed me to reach my goals. I am also grateful to have been given so much help from the National Media to raise the profile of my challenges and
my fundraising; the press have been a vital source of support.
My priorities in life have changed. This March I was Medically Discharged from the Armed Forces; my life is now dedicated to supporting young people.
The same month I climbed the 3 Peaks in 72 hours for Sport Relief to raise awareness and in April, I completed the Virgin London Marathon for 26 charities
in 26 hours with a Young Support Walker from each charity walking a mile with me. I am determined to use my life to make a positive difference to others.
George Eliot wrote; "What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for others?"; I intend to live my life and by enthusing others and gaining their
support, I hope to improve the quality of life of others. I hope you will join me and support the British Inspiration Trust.
Inspiring, Enthusing and Supporting Deprived Young People, Young People with Disabilities and our Injured Service Personnel
Website
Supported by:
Gifting their
support to Phil
