Bob Wilson, the executive director of the N.A.G.A., developed the First Swing program in 1988.
The National Amputee Golf Association announced this year that it was opening its national championships to men and women with disabilities other than a major joint amputation. Blind golfers and golfers with various physical challenges or mobility limitations can now compete [...]
[ August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010. ] The weekend for the next Amputee Games has been announced. It will be held on the 14th-15th August at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
As before, The Games is aimed at primary amputees (people who have undergone an amputation within the last 1-4 years) and will give them an opportunity to experience a wide variety of sports, taught [...]
The latest Newsletter from Team Anglia GB. Please do support this excellent organisation if you can and, if you can’t get involved yourself, please spread the word to those who might be interested.
If you have any queries, please contact Simon Johnston via the Website below.
http://www.teamanglia.ukcentre.com
Press Release 5th July 2010
Please note that Team Anglia GB has [...]
♦ 26 MILES FOR 26 CHARITIES IN 26 HOURS ♦
The Douglas Bader Foundation is very honoured to have been chosen as one of Phil Packer’s 26 beneficiary charities for the forthcoming Virgin London Marathon 2010 on the 26th April.
Each of the 26 charities in Phil Packer’s “26″ project have been asked to choose a young representative [...]
Team Anglia GB, The East Anglian Regional Amputee Football Squad, has an excellent new Website.
If you were born without a limb or have suffered an Amputation or loss of use of a limb you are able to join the Region’s Elite Squad.
Compete in the Amputee National Football League. Challenge for Honours and Trophies. Meet new [...]
This is Tracey’s own story about her terrible accident, subsequent amputation and eventual return to fitness and well-being through her love of dance. Tracey’s courage is amazing and an inspiration to all.
We are very grateful to Tracey for allowing us to publish her story on the Website and wish her the best of luck with [...]
By Brian M. Boyce
The Tribune-Star
BLOOMFIELD — Deep within a body full of scars, the spirit of Christmas beats in “B.J. Claus.”
The youthful Santa recently spearheaded a Christmas gift drive on behalf of Riley Hospital for Children. “And I want to do it every year,” B.J. Yoho said.
For the 7-year-old Bloomfield boy whose initials stand for [...]
By CRYSTAL CHAN
Madam Teo Siew Kim with her husband, Mr. Ong Or Thor
IT’S A typical evening and the family of four sit at their table, having dinner.
Three have cutlery in their hands.
Only one, in a wheelchair, eats with cutlery stuck to her magnetic hand gloves.
Such moments remind Madam Teo Siew Kim, 60, of what [...]
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.
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