NEWS IN BRIEF

Flat Track Fundraiser

US Air Force veteran and flat track motorbike racer Austin Herman (pictured below right) raised £600 for SIA after a spree of races last year. Austin, 31, sustained a spinal cord injury after an accident during a race in 2021. After recovery and rehabilitation, the dadof-two, who now lives in Gloucestershire, wanted to give back by raising awareness of SIA during his races. Thank you, Austin!

Rebuilding Lives Festival

On Thursday 22 June 2023, SIA will be hosting our ‘Rebuilding Lives Festival’ at the Library of Birmingham. The event is aimed at helping our network of partners, members and corporate supporters to learn more about spinal cord injury and our work. Tickets are £175 (+VAT) and include lunch, a programme of seminars and an evening reception with street food. To book, visit or scan the QR code. spinal.co.uk/get-involved/events/festival/

Superhero Tri

The Superhero Triathlon is a fun, fully accessible and inclusive event, and is part of the UK’s only disability sport series. With three distances to choose from, you can fly solo or team up with sidekicks for this super challenge.

• When: 12 August

• Where: Dorney Lake, Windsor

• Sign up today –