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Phil Packer's first unaided steps
Major Phil Packer came on the programme last November to talk about the horrific spinal injury he suffered in a rocket attack in Basra last year. It's fair to say you were incredibly impressed by him. He told us he was informed by the medical professionals that he was unlikely he would ever walk again. Last week he took his first steps without help. We asked him to post something here... and underneath that, you can watch Phil walking...
FROM PHIL: "My recent ability to take my first unaided steps has been a positive yet emotional part of my journey. The rehabilitation I have received at Headley Court and the support from family and friends has been a huge assistance to me.
Whilst I still have paralysis from my waist to my thighs, and am very limited to how far I can walk, I know how lucky I am when I see so many fellow injured servicemen with injuries far worse than mine. It is this that inspires me and drives me to raise £1million for the Help for Heroes charity and to provide them with opportunities in as many sports as possible.
The Flora London Marathon is a challenge that I hope I can use to gain the support of the public to help me to help them by donating towards my £1million quest through my website, . I am sincerely grateful to everyone who is joining me on this journey."
Have a look at Phil taking his first steps in the short clip below:
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