Event Diary

BADER BRAVES-Kielder Water Adventure Challenge Weekend


[ July 2, 2010 12:00 am to July 4, 2010 12:00 am. ]
Launched on the 10th February at R.A.F. Museum, Hendon, BADER BRAVES was created as a joint acknowledgement of Sir Douglas Bader’s honourary Chieftainship of a Canadian Indian Tribe and the bravery ofchildren with limb deficiencies and other disabilities in their efforts to lead normal lives.
BADER BRAVES Events are designed to provide safe challenges for these youngsters, [...]

Bader Braves Flying Day – Caernarfon


[ May 15, 2010; ] BADER BRAVES FLYING DAYS, an initiative of the DOUGLAS BADER FOUNDATION (Charity Commission Registration Number:800435) are designed to give children with limb impairment and other disabilities and, when possible, their siblings, what is very often their first experience of a flight in a light aircraft.

You will find more information on the Bader Braves Flying Day Page

SATURDAY 15th [...]

Bader Braves Flying Day – R.A.F Waddington


[ June 6, 2010; ] BADER BRAVES FLYING DAYS, an initiative of the DOUGLAS BADER FOUNDATION (Charity Commission Registration Number:800435) are designed to give children with limb impairment and other disabilities and, when possible, their siblings, what is very often their first experience of a flight in a light aircraft.
You will find more information on the Bader Braves Flying Days Page

SUNDAY 6th [...]

Bader Braves Flying Day – Goodwood


[ June 13, 2010; ] BADER BRAVES FLYING DAYS, an initiative of the DOUGLAS BADER FOUNDATION (Charity Commission Registration Number:800435) are designed to give children with limb impairment and other disabilities and, when possible, their siblings, what is very often their first experience of a flight in a light aircraft.
You will find more information on the Bader Braves Flying Days Page

SUNDAY 13th [...]

Bader Braves Flying Day – R.A.F. Kinloss


[ June 19, 2010; ] BADER BRAVES FLYING DAYS, an initiative of the DOUGLAS BADER FOUNDATION (Charity Commission Registration Number:800435) are designed to give children with limb impairment and other disabilities and, when possible, their siblings, what is very often their first experience of a flight in a light aircraft.
You will find more information on the Bader Braves Flying Days Page

SATURDAY 19th [...]

Bader Braves Flying Day – West London Aero Club


[ July 18, 2010; ] BADER BRAVES FLYING DAYS, an initiative of the DOUGLAS BADER FOUNDATION (Charity Commission Registration Number:800435) are designed to give children with limb impairment and other disabilities and, when possible, their siblings, what is very often their first experience of a flight in a light aircraft.
You will find more information on the Bader Braves Flying Days Page

SUNDAY 18th [...]

Hadrian’s Wall Trek


[ June 25, 2010 12:00 am to June 28, 2010 12:00 am. ] This is a 3 day trek along stretches of Hadrian’s Wall starting on the 25th June 2010. Costs, times and other details to be announced.

Please click HERE for more information.

Bike Amsterdam


[ September 18, 2009 to September 21, 2009. ] Bike Amsterdam
Cycle 18-21September 2009
London to Amsterdam
In support of The Douglas Bader Foundation.
This long weekend challenge from London Stansted to Amsterdam covers 300km in three days.
We set off through the rolling Essex countryside, then take the ferry from Harwich overnight to Holland where we have two days on cycle paths through sand dunes, nature reserves and [...]

About the DBF

The Douglas Bader Foundation exists to advance and promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons who are without one or more limbs, or otherwise physically disabled. Your support is essential as we rely entirely on donations to continue our invaluable work. read more

Sponsors

Thank you to all the companies below for their continued support.

Pace Rehabilitation are one of the UK's leading independant rehabilitation providers Technology for people in the field of prostheses, orthoses, rehabilitation aids, wheelchairs and neurostimulation.
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years’ experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Ortho Europe, manufacturer of innovative prosthetics and Orthotics
A leading global company in non-invasive orthopaedics, we deliver advanced and innovative technologies within the fields of prosthetics, braces, supports and compression therapy. Ossur has more than thirty years’ experience in the design and production of high-tech orthopaedic devices. Prosthetics (artificial limb) and orthotics services in the UK and 
Ireland
Irwin Mitchell solicitors - leading law firm and leading full service solicitors providing expert legal advice and legal services for you and your business Leigh Day & Co are specialist personal injury solicitors with one of the country’s largest clinical negligence and human rights teams. The firm’s ethos is to ensure that the ordinary person has just as good quality legal advice as our state bodies, insurers and multi-nationals
Dorset Orthopaedic - The Art Of Living Endolite UK - Prosthetics
ProActive Prosthetics RSLSteeper - Leading the way in the fields of Prosthetics, Orthotics, Silicone Cosmeses & Assistive Technology
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Kester Cunningham John Solicitors in Norwich
Digby Brown - personal injury lawyers in Scotland



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