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British 10k London Run – Well Done Team Bader!!


Congratulations to Team Bader who have completed another British 10k London Run in aid of the Foundation. A great achievement all of you.
Here is a report by Keith Delderfield, himself the veteran of several runs, who was there supporting his wife, Jess (who has the distinction of having competed in all ten of the London [...]

He’s Done It! Phil Packer completes the Virgin London Marathon + Comment from the DBF Representative, Adam Layer


Congratulations to the inspirational Phil Packer who crossed the Finish Line of the Virgin London Marathon after an exhausting 25 hours and 55 minutes beating his 2009 London Marathon time by 13 days.
Adam Layer accompanies Phil Packer on Mile 4. [...]

Amputee Games 2009


On the weekend of the 22nd/23rd August, 75 amputees and ambulant disabled took part in the 2nd Amputee Games.
The Amputee Games 2009 was another resounding success and you can now read about it by clicking the link below.
Report on the Amputee Games 2009 for Boost Charitable Trust

Bader Golf – Regional results now coming in…


The Regional Finals of The Bader Cup, recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament, and The Desert Springs ‘Golf 4 Women’ Salver, dubbed “the U.K.’s most popular Ladies’ Golf Tournament”, have all been played. Results are coming in and can be seen by following the links below.
We will be publishing the results as [...]

Douglas Bader Young Aviators’ Day – RAF Kinloss. One young flier’s thank you…


We have received this lovely letter from Louis Stephen, one of the appreciative young fliers at the Douglas Bader Young Aviators’ Day at R.A.F. Kinloss on Saturday 8th August. I think it speaks for itself and is one very good reason why this very popular programme will continue with more venues anticipated for 2010.
We will [...]

Douglas Bader Young Aviators’ Day RAF Kinloss. 1st Report


Here is the first Press Release issued by RAF Kinloss about the Douglas Bader Young Aviators’ Day that was held there on Saturday 8th August.
By all accounts it was a wonderful day and was very much enjoyed and appreciated by all concerned.
We are very grateful to Squadron Leader Carl Melen and all at RAF Kinloss, [...]

The London 10k Run-A personal achievement by Andy Kneen


Andy`s British 10 km run on Sunday 12th July
The start of the London 10k Run

First of all, I hope this article does not put anyone off the idea of doing a 10km run (!), but rather acts as some sort of small incentive to sign up for one next year and raise some funds [...]

Sitting Volleyball – Latest information and dates


Here is the latest Sitting Volleyball information and dates for your diary from David Rijvers. Please contact him on the e-mail address given below if you’d like further information.

Hello All

We are now in the 3rd week of the ‘Play Sport London’ Summer Programme
providing free all inclusive sporting opportunities to Londoners.

This week Richmond Volleyball will [...]

About the DBF

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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
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