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These are stories from individuals and organisations about getting active and what it means to them.

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    Lizzi’s story

    In this blog, Lizzi shares a powerful story of how sport has changed her life.

    Lizzi’s story

    Fay and Anna’s story

    In this story Fay Holland, and Anna Denham, discuss the benefits of getting outdoors and to share some tips that might help us all as the days get shorter.

    Fay and Anna’s story

    Scott, Jack, and Niccola’s story

    In this piece Scott Ballard-Ridley, Jack Ballard-Ridley and Niccola Hutchinson-Pascal discuss how co-production can bring about cultural change in the sport and physical activity sector.

    Scott, Jack, and Niccola’s story

    Rebecca’s story

    In this story Rebecca Clarkson takes a look at the possibilities for co-production in the Fitness sector.

    Rebecca’s story

    Anna’s story

    In this story, Anna Denham discusses a trip to visit some of our amazing Together Fund partners.

    Anna’s story

    Luke’s story

    In Luke’s blog he discusses why older people need more support to get active, and how we can all work to rid society of these preventable barriers.

    Luke’s story

    Javier’s story

    In this story, Javier considers why it is vital to understand what physical activity means to Disabled individuals and groups.

    Javier’s story

    Roberto’s story

    In this moving piece Roberto writes about the misconceptions and barriers he faces when getting active as a Disabled person.

    Roberto’s story

    Louise’s story

    In this blog Louise Hunt, a former Paralympic Tennis player, takes us through her memories of games in the past, and what elite sport has given her throughout her life.

    Louise’s story

    Fazilet’s story

    In this story Fazilet Hadi, Head of Policy at Disability Rights UK and touches on her own relationship with sport and physical activity.

    Fazilet’s story

    Martin’s story

    In this story, Martin Ede, Development and Implementation Manager at Equal Lives in Norfolk, discusses how his life has been turned around because he has found a sport he loves.

    Martin’s story

    Roy’s story

    In this blog Roy Kimberley, a Fit 4 Life coordinator based at the Disability Resource Centre, Birmingham, shares with us his thoughts on the enduring legacy of the 2012 Paralympic games.

    Roy’s story