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[Apparelyzed]

Former rugby player Matt Hampson: 'Paralysis made me a better man'

Six years ago, aspiring England rugby player Matt Hampson was at the top of his game, training for an under-21s match against Scotland.

But his life changed forever when he was injured during a training session. He is paralysed from the neck down and needs a team of 10 carers to get him through each day.

He spoke to BBC Breakfast: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14554756

[ClaraTaylor]

Nice chap, met him ages ago.

[Edinburgh Colin]

Cheers Simon, saw this was coming on this morning, but missed it in the pandemonium of getting the kids ready for their 1st day back at school!

EC

[cas]

His new book arrived today- proceeds go to a charity he has set up for injured sports people. Haven't put it down yet. The guy is a total legend.

[wheeliebear75]

I'm glad to hear he isn't one of those trying to get his carers to take him on a one way flight to a certain country that will....you know.....

[jules]

Hambo is a friend of mine, its his foundation that I do the sponsored walks for, he is a great guy really funny. Now that I am feeling stronger I am doing bristol half marathon for the foundation.

[Scotsgal]

What's his book called ?

[rue2you]

Good for him!! Love his attitude!

[sherbs]

jules, on 18 August 2011 - 10:16 AM, said:

Hambo is a friend of mine, its his foundation that I do the sponsored walks for, he is a great guy really funny. Now that I am feeling stronger I am doing bristol half marathon for the foundation.

So proud of you Jules, he seems like a reallt good guy.

[cas]

Engage... The fall and rise of Matt hampson. I bought it online. Wish him all the best with it, he is a friend of a friend, it's the book launch tonight. I bought it online and it arrived within days. A very good read! X

[pinkcloud]

thanks simon

loving his attitude and gonna be trying to get the audiobook version if hes got one, i hope so, readings hard these days...i reckon an audio version would be a great help in spinal injury units when laying bed bound......

hey jules why not wear a t-shirt saying that on ya charity actions? Your a good example of eye totty (as well as clever mind) and will get noticed .

Sure would have helped me feel better in them days of doom, tripping off head on nasty meds and only coronation street to remind me of normaity of lfe as i knew it......

[jules]

Hambo and another friend of mine who is an incomplete quad are designing a running vest for me with Hambo's logo on and website etc on the back. The half marathon is only in 3 weeks so need to get my butt in gear now, had a bit of bad news today health wise but its not going to stop me doing it :-)

Pink you are full of good ideas today I will ask Hambo if they have thought of that.(Thanks for the complements too)

xx

[pinkcloud]

Hey Jules,

See...I just knew someone would be asking you to advertise, I dont blag, I say what loads of others too shy too and here I am...proved correct and in what a way hey..I tell ya...this chap knows a lady worthy of being a cheerleader type of lass


I have actually cut down from 3 big packet of tobacco (goldern virgina so at least its wet tobacco) to.....2 a week...and I'm more housebound now....and I'm in the process of healthy eating to loose weight i cant shift due to meds/in-mobility....and I aint over compensating with smoking more.....thank you your few words...BIG meanings.

All the best on your health Jules, as we all cheer you on for your health as much as we do your charity marathons...happy training xx

Edited by pinkcloud, 20 August 2011 - 09:47 PM.

[Lucky]

A school mate of mine was in the spinal unit at the same time as Matt.
We were both invited to a charity rugby game between Leicester Tigers & England u21's. First time I'd ever been to watch Rugby & we got to watch from the directors box with private bar & food. Great night.
Gave me a reminder of how all spinal injuries are unique too.
Both broke our necks but our recovery couldn't be more different.
Suprising how many have been severely injured when 'scrums' collapse!

All the best