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Mum conquers Sahara Desert challenge in a wheelchair
Luisa Pearce, 47, endured seven long days in blistering 40 degree temperatures to complete the 100km feat.
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Gerard and De Groot crowned men’s and women’s singles champions
Joachim Gerard and Diede de Groot are the men’s and women’s singles champions at the inaugural Bath Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament.
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Blog: "Let's make adventure and extreme sports more affordable"
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year. Extreme sports fan Tim discusses his need for speed.
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EFDS Board member completes epic Everest adventure
An EFDS Board member and keen cyclist, Rob Belbin has ridden from Lhasa in Tibet to Kathmandu in Nepal, via Everest Base Camp.
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Paralympians invite everyday superheroes to join their teams
A host of Paralympic gold medallists helped launch the Superhero Series, a mass-participation sports series for everyday superheroes
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Honouring achievements of people with sensory impairments
Paralympian Steve Bate honours achievements of people with sensory impairments at National Charity Awards
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Blog: "Wheelchair dance gave me back my sparkle"
Our website features a blog post every Friday through the year. Wheelchair dancer Caitlin discusses rediscovering her passion.
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Sport, physical activity and rehabilitating service personnel
EFDS knows that sport and physical activity can play a vital role in the rehabilitation of service personnel.
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Two new BWSW films show the benefits of being active on the water
British Water Ski & Wakeboard (BWSW) has launched two short films showing that water skiing and wakeboarding are sports for everyone.
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EFDS and CAE resource commended at APPG for Young Disabled People
CAE joins Parliamentarians and Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Trailblazers to advise on accessible sports grounds.
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Cotterill, Lapthorne and Shuker net Doubles Masters titles
British wheelchair tennis stars Antony Cotterill, Andy Lapthorne and Lucy Shuker win UNIQLO Doubles Masters titles in California.
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Blog: "I go water skiing whenever possible"
The EFDS website features a blog post every Friday through the year. Water skier Mike discusses discovering the thrill of participation.