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www.philpacker.com
Major Phil Packer was injured in an incident following a rocket attack in Basra on 19th February 2008. Sadly, as a result of the accident he lost the use of his legs and is now a paraplegic with what are classed as catastrophic injuries. He was originally told he would never walk again, however there have been positive improvements and on the 26th April, a little over one year since he was injured, he started the London Marathon. He walked 2 miles each day for 13 days, finishing on the 9th May – 52,400 steps! An incredible achievement. He is so close to his goal of raising £1 Million. If you have not already donated please use the button above and help him to realise his amazing ambition! He continues to serve in the Army and until he returns to work, is determined to assist others and provide information on sport to the disabled community; he believes it is his responsibility to do so. He has also pledged to raise £1 million for Help for Heroes as Phil hopes to make a difference to fellow injured servicemen and women. How can you help? Phil needs support to make his Quest a success. If he receives £15 for each of the 52,400 steps, he will reach his target. If you can support Phil with a donation and spread the word through your family, friends and work colleagues, Phil will gain National support and succeed. Within a year of his injuries, he rowed the English Channel with Al Humphreys in just over fifteen hours; in June he will climb a 3000 ft Mountain, but this Marathon Challenge could well be the Challenge that allows us to make his aspiration to raise £1 million come true.
Phil has a website called
www.philpacker.com,
which is becoming something of a focal point
for inspiration and support for others. If
you can give a Donation through his secure website and spread the
word, then you will join others who are showing their support for
this remarkable man. Your support will show that people do believe
in what he is trying to achieve.
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