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The Douglas Bader Foundation is a charity organisation, formed in honour of Sir Douglas Bader in 1982 by family and friends, many of whom had flown side by side with Douglas during World War 2. Douglas was honoured in 1976 with a Knighthood for his contribution and work on behalf of the disabled. The mission of the foundation is to continue Douglas' work in conjunction with and on behalf of individuals with a disability.

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A Wonderful Bader Braves Young Aviators Day at RAF Waddington

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

RAF Waddington provides great day
For Bader Braves Young Aviators.

The Waddington Team
Even the weather was great on Saturday 24th July when ten Bader Braves along with their families, gathered at the entrance to RAF Waddington for the Bader Braves Young Aviators Day. It was a pretty impressive start as everyone was led in convoy to [...]

Bader Golf Reports, News

Bader Cup – More Regional Final Results!

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

The first week of the Bader Cup Regional Finals is completed and two more results are in from Pontypridd and Craythorne Golf Clubs played on the 28th and 29th July respectively.
Congratulations to Karen Over and Kevin Nicholson (The Park) and Barbara King and Jack Marris (Whetstone) who will join Pamela and Howard Chamberlain (Pleasington), who [...]

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A Sailing Opportunity not to be Missed – Vacancy on Outreach 5 Day Cruise

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

David Harris is offering the following opportunity for 1 lucky sailor. This really sounds too good to miss so, if you’re interested and reasonably mobile, do contact David at the number below immediately to avoid disappointment.
Dear Disabled Sailor
As a result of a cancellation we are able to offer the last chance to cruise with the [...]

Bader Golf Reports, News

The Bader Cup 2010 – Regional Finals have started…

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

The Regional Finals of the 2010 Bader Cup, now recognised to be Europe’s largest National Mixed Golf Tournament, have just started and the first results are in. We will publish results as they arrive so please keep checking the results page for updates.
Congratulations to Pamela and Howard Chamberlain from Pleasington who won the Regional Finals at Birchwood [...]

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Nick Vudicic – A Life Without Limbs or Without Limits?

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Nick Vudicic was born without arms or legs. His attitude and his message can be an inspiration to us all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE&feature=player_embedded

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Bader Braves Flying Day – White Waltham: A Day to Remember. INCLUDES NEW PHOTOGRAPHS!

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

BADER BRAVES is an initiative of the DOUGLAS BADER FOUNDATION (Charity Commission Registration Number:800435)
The BADER BRAVES Young Aviators’ Day at the West London Aero Club, White Waltham, took place on Sunday 18th July and, as at the same venue last year, was a wonderful event thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

“Just wanted to say thanks very [...]

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An Update from the Gwennili Trust – Some Sailing Opportunities Still Available

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Dear Disabled Sailor

It is not too late to book an exciting sail with the Gwennili Trust this season.   We still have a few opportunities available as follows:

Sun 8 to Sun 15 August – a 7 day cruise, weather permitting to the Channel Islands, on the 39ft conventional yacht Outreach II.  While not suitable for a wheelchair user it would [...]

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A New Charity Launches – The On Course Foundation

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

A new charity which has some connections to the Douglas Bader Foundation has recently been launched. David Bickers, Chairman of the Douglas Bader Foundation and John Simpson, founder of The On Course Foundation, first met and became friends when the both worked at IMG. John, who was born with polio, also openly acknowledges the part [...]