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Unleashing the power of disabled participants and canines!

Event date: 13 July 2023

Our wonderful staff member Terry Craggs will be competing in the upcoming Para Agility World Championships with her border collie called Mist.

Why I am running the London Marathon

Event date: 3 April 2023

Our very own Dave Hursthouse, Assistive Technology Project Manager at Hill House, will be donning his running shoes and taking on the London Marathon. Dave shares why he will be running for us this year.

Podcast: Making connections and breaking down barriers

Event date: 8 March 2022

Nick Bishop chats to Donna, a boccia coach and wheelchair user, Scott, a rower who is blind; and Arthur, a youth advocate who plays boccia and powerchair football. 

Leonard Cheshire and Sport England All Active Together

Event date: 16 December 2021

Leonard Cheshire will begin a new £1.2 million, three-year project funded by Sport England, when All Active Together launches in January 2022.

Podcast: Powerchair football refereeing

Event date: 27 September 2021

Joshua Reeves catches up with Nathan Mattick, the first ever wheelchair user to qualify as a football referee in the UK. Nathan talks all about his journey to becoming a referee, the impact of Covid and his hopes for the future.

Four doctors take on London Marathon

Event date: 17 September 2021

Four doctor friends who met at medical school in London are taking on the London Marathon on 3 October to raise more than £7,000 for Leonard Cheshire.

Lack of grassroots opportunities for aspiring para athletes

Event date: 19 August 2021

A lack of suitable local opportunities could be stifling the UK’s grassroots parasport talent, research by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire has found. 

Saddle up for accessible sport opportunities

Event date: 19 August 2021

Equestrian Clubs are the most prevalent providers of parasport opportunities in the UK, according to research by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire. 

Podcast: Sport, doughnuts and finding your passion

Event date: 26 July 2021

We chat to Paralympic long jumper and 100 meter sprinter Livvy Breen, as well as her good friend Mo Jomni, a paralympic wheelchair racer. We get an insight into their training routines, what life is like as a Paralympian and just why inclusive sport is so important.  

Virtual Varsity workout

Event date: 14 June 2021

Members of the Oxford and Cambridge Varsity rugby teams have carried out a virtual workout for Leonard Cheshire services and customers across the UK.

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Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland). VAT no: 899322375. Registered office: Regus The News Building 3rd Floor 3 London Bridge Street London SE1 9SG

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