Archive for Sir Douglas Bader

Douglas Bader’s Grandson Fundraising Venture


CHARLEY AND LAURA’S VIETNAM FUND-RAISING TRIP
I’m very proud and delighted to report that Charley Bickers, step-grandson of  Sir Douglas Bader, will be undertaking an exciting and ambitious fund-raising adventure to raise funds for the Douglas Bader Foundation.
On the 22nd May, Charley and his girlfriend, Laura, will set off to Vietnam and follow in the footsteps [...]

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY, SIR DOUGLAS!!


Had he lived, our eponymous inspiration would have been 100 today. We acknowledge his Centenary Year and feel sure that he would be proud of the new initiatives and Events that we have in place to honour it. BADER BRAVES, launched on the 10th February is now up and running with several Events already in [...]

DBF Announces Licensing Deals


2010, Sir Douglas Bader’s Centenary Year…
…is a very important year for the Douglas Bader Foundation. We have several exciting developments planned to mark this auspicious year. One is our first venture into licensing: we have agreements with collectible company 288 Group under their Westminster Press and Casco divisions, agreements with Bradford Exchange and with former [...]

Disabled man to receive his “Wings”


Please click on the link below to read about Stephen Clifton who will receive his “Wings” on Sunday. Stephen learnt to fly thanks to the charity Flying Scholarships for the Disabled which was set up in memory of the World War II fighter pilot Sir Douglas Bader who flew despite losing both his legs.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8157347.stm
(Thanks to [...]

About the DBF

The Douglas Bader Foundation needs youThe 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

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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
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
Pannone Kester Cunningham John Solicitors in Norwich
Digby Brown - personal injury lawyers in Scotland westminster collectables

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