Thanks for taking the time to visit Back-Up's 2009 Christmas Appeal Justgiving page. 

As we approach Christmas, we ask that you give what you can, whatever it is, to help ensure that we can support the 1000 people who will have a spinal cord injury next year.

Sam's* story.....

At just seven years old, Sam* is paralysed from the chest down as the result of a car crash in 2008.   Unlike other children of his age, Sam* can't kick a ball around the park, go for a bike ride or feel the sand between his toes on the beach.

Despite his devastating injuries, Back-Up is working together with Sam* and his father to ensure that Sam* can still fulfil his potential.  After attending one of Back-Up's under13's course, the family now feel more positive about the future. Sam's* father commented "both myself and Sam* gained confidence and learnt lots of new skills." 

Sam's* group leader on the course said "When I first met Sam* he was very withdrawn and reserved. But the change in him is unbelievable, he has grown so much in confidence. Going on a Back-Up course was a truly pivotal moment in Sam's* life and I'm proud to have been a part of this life-changing experience."

Last year The Back-Up Trust touched the lives of 1027 people with spinal cord injury, helping adults & children like Sam* to achieve what they never thought possible and face the future with confidence and hope.  2010 is going to be a tough year for Back-Up and we can't do what we do without your help.

THANK YOU

 

(*name has been changed in line with child protection policy)   

 

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