Project Report
| Oct 15, 2012
U-18 Group Leaders trained!
By Micah Jorrisch | Relationship Manager
We are proud to say that we have succesfully run our first ever Under-18s Group Leader training weekend. Group leaders help run our rehabilitative courses by coordinating activities, supporting participants, and generally making sure the courses run smoothly.
THe recent training saw 3 new young group leaders, all of whom now have the skills and confidence to lead courses for other young people struggling to cope with their injury.
"The Back Up group leader training course made me feel the same way that any involvement I have in Back Up does, involved and valued. To be one of the first young group leaders is a true honour and privilege and has helped me gain even more confidence and understanding which I can use both at home and at my college studies." Ben, 17
Thanks for your continued support!
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Jun 14, 2012
June 2012 Update
By Micah Jorrisch | Project Leader
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2011 13-17 course participants
It's summertime, and Back Up is gearing up for our annual U-18's rehabilitative courses! Every year, your donations help us organize both a course for Children under the age of 13 and another course for young people aged 13-17. These courses allow for up to 14 young people to partake in activities like canoeing, abseiling, hiking, sailing, and wheelcair sports. Last year, 87% of course participants felt more confident about life 6 months after the course was complete.
Here is a quote from an U-18s participant in 2011:
'When i found out about Back Up i was really inspired by what they do for people with spinal cord injuries. But at the time i never thought i'd be strong enough to take part in one of their courses. After getting a place on the Keswick Multi Activity Course i was really apprehensive about going. But as soon as i got there, everyone made me feel really comfortable and welcome and I instantly made friends that i still keep in touch with now. The course totally changed my outlook on life as I was doing things that i never even imagined i'd be able to do again. It opened my eyes to so many more possibilities and taught me to not hold back because of my disability."
Thank you so much for your support!
The Back Up Team
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Mar 5, 2012
Schools Inclusion Toolkit is being developed!
By Micah Jorrisch | Corporate Fundraiser
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Back Up U-18s wheelchair skills training course
Dear Supporters,
Back Up's first ever Schools Inclusion Toolkit is currently on track to be released at the beginning of next financial year in May 2012. Our new, inclusive education toolkit will provide free, online resources for spinal cord injured children and young people to ensure they have the opportunity to be fully included in all aspects of mainstream education.
It will draw together and compile existing resources, networks and experiences into one central place. The toolkit will be promoted to a wide audience, including spinal cord injured young people and their families, spinal centres, related third sector organisations, and local and national government bodies.
Everyone should have the opportunity to have an education, no matter their background or life situation!
Thank you so much for your continued support.
The Back Up team
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