The Back-Up Trust - Matt's Story

Dear Supporter,

We are delighted to announce that we have been short-listed for Deutsche Banks Charity of the Year! If we win it will have a huge impact on the charity and all our beneficiaries. Voting finishes on 23 September and competition is fierce.

Every vote counts, so please, please think of any way that you might be able to help us. For example:

1. If you know someone who works at Deutsche Bank, or someone who knows someone who works there, please get in touch and ask them to vote for us. Ask them to contact three of their colleagues and ask them to also vote for us. You can direct them to our website which tells Matts story and explains how we change peoples lives:
http://www.backuptrust.org.uk/

2. Please post our hard-hitting film on your Facebook page. It will only take two minutes to watch but gives a real insight into the impact of spinal cord injury and how Back-Up transforms lives.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WefcHCGr2yE
3. We are organizing an exciting event in London involving both wheelchair users and non wheelchair users which we hope will raise our profile and will take place between 16-21 September. If you would like to get involved, please email: indira@backuptrust.org.uk

Thank you so much for all your help.

Best wishes,

Peter OBrien
Chief Executive
The Back-Up Trust

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[Counterbrilliance]

But he has movement of his shoulders (or is that just spasms) so I'm guessing he's around C3-C4 possibly - why hasn't he been weaned off the ventilator yet, he's certainly a candidate.

[BadOldCharlieBrown]

Matt i remember you n sweden how r u? n would you like 2 get back in contact? on FB? tanya hawes