Thursday 30 November, 2023Born and bred in Wanganui, Ken has been a paraplegic since 1973 after a motor vehicle accident. He has only…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Tewai’s journey started as a child attending South Auckland’s Homai College which provided specialist education for blind students. Enjoying sport…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Dave lived in Christchurch when he had his accident at the age of 31, falling from a tree. This fall…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Since losing his left leg in a motorcycle accident at the age of 20, Marty has simply refused to let…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Originally from Paraparaumu, Heneti (Tina) Morgan had a motor vehicle accident in England resulting in her quadriplegia. She spent 11…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Chris was part of the team of 10 Kiwi Paralympians who represented New Zealand at the Heidelberg 1972 Paralympic Games…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Brad represented New Zealand at the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games. He competed in Para athletics in the 100m, 200m, 400m…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Paul is a two-time Paralympian. He made his Paralympic debut at the Toronto 1976 Paralympic Games in Para athletics and…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Tui is a New Zealand Paralympian from Papakura. He is visually impaired and has run 177 marathons with his guide…
Thursday 30 November, 2023Frederick George (Fred) Creba broke his back in 1969 while clearing broken branches from a telephone line. The spinal injury…
