This is just another example of the amazing people who are serving our country on a daily basis.
The then 25 year old Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson served with 7 Para RHA in Afghanistan. During September 2006 he suffered horrific injuries caused by an anti-tank mine, leaving him unable to walk or speak.
Ben has lost both legs, the use in his left arm, as well as suffering brain damage and 37 other injuries. Spending 3 months unconscious in military care, doctors expected Ben not to recover but his progress has been an extraordinary surprise to everyone’s delight.
"But I'm a Para. We don't do physical boundaries." Ben Parkinson.
[Ben before]
He has learned to walk again with the help of prosthetic legs, endured multiple operations in order to fix a shattered spine and taught himself how to speak again.
"I want to show other people who get brain injuries that you can fight back." Ben.
[Ben after]
Ben is currently on a challenge!
He has already completed a Kayaking challenge to raise money for the Doncaster Neuro Outreach Team and BLEMSA, on the 11th of April 2010.
Today he has just completed a Parachuting challenge in order to raise money for Service Charities and also to support other injured soldiers.
His ultimate target is to raise £25,000 for much needed equipment by the Doncaster Neuro Outreach Team and BLEMSA [British Limbless Ex Service Men’s Association]. So far Ben’s Challenge has exceeded expectations, support has poured in, and the fundraising has surpassed the £25,000 target. It currently stands at £26,235.69!
I think Ben is a fantastic individual and I have nothing but respect and admiration for him.
If you would like to know more and even donate money to his very worthy cause please visit his website:
!!!! http://www.benschallenge.com/ !!!!
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