UIM newsletter December 2015hd

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NEWSLETTER UIM Equality Committee ‘The race for inclusivity through diversity’ The 88th UIM General Assembly has been the occasion to get to know Stuart Croxford, manager and UIM P750 racer’s for Team Endeavour; specialised in rehabilitation of Veterans using P750. Focus on the newly appointed UIM Ambassador for Equality and inclusivity.

UIM Newsletter December 2015

STUART CROXFORD UIM Ambassador for Equality and Inclusivity

UIM NEWS

• INSIDE THE UIM • Stuart Croxford, UIM Ambassador • for Equality & inclusivity • UIM Environmental Award • & Special Mentions: Last chance • to enter the green competition! • UIM RACING • F1 WC, The best is yet to come • XCAT Final Rounds • Aquabike WC closing round • in Sharjah 19-20 dec • Out & About

Stuart, tell us a bit about yourself I’m a Captain in the British Army. As an Infantry officer I have served on combat operations in both Iraq (2008) and Afghanistan (2010, 2012). I was injured in 2012 while serving in Afghanistan where a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded under my armoured vehicle. I spent the next 9 months in a wheelchair while recovering from injuries to both of my feet. Unfortunately in Oct 2014 I had my right leg amputated due to complications in my recovery. After 3 years in the UK Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre I’m looking to change career paths to a management job in the construction industry. I’ve always been an adrenaline seeker in team

and individual sport throughout my life and see it as a key part to my rehabilitation as having these personal goals throughout has created some amazing opportunities to make sure my injury never defines me as a person.

Could you tell us about the missions/activities of the Team Endeavour racing? Team Endeavour Racing aims to inspire, challenge and Develop both injured servicemen and military veterans using powerboat racing as a vehicle to empower and mentor personal and professional skills in order to allow a smoother and rewarding transition into future employment and civilian life. By taking this mission statement we can open

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