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Fifteen years ago Adam Bruce survived a motorbike crash that should have killed him, but was left with life-changing injuries. Now the former Scottish firefighter is a familiar face at Jubilee House and has a special place in the hearts of its Nursing Team Only a few hours into his stag do in Magaluf in the summer of 2016, the course of James Thorpe’s life was altered in just a few seconds when he ran into the sea, fell, and broke his neck. Here, the former London and Norfolk firefighter shares his story. As a word of warning, some readers may find the account of his accident distressing. The charity supported Val Rowinski with the funding she needed to purchase a life-changing wheelchair. Here's her story. Diagnosed with a neurological condition , Martin Barker received support at Jubilee House Station Manager Peter Lau suffered a life-changing spinal injury when his bike collided with a car, leaving him in a wheelchair. In 2015 Peter received the Beneficiary of Courage award at our Spirit of Fire awards.
Adam: “I know I’m a very lucky person for surviving.”
James: “You don’t think you’ll ever need help. I certainly never thought I would.”
Val: “I am in awe of the help I have been given”
Martin: “The staff’s positivity rubs off on you”
Peter: Our beneficiary of courage 2015
