Thriving Vs Surviving Join us to hear from Dan Richards an ex-soldier and cyclist Victoria Lebrec and WEM Trauma Lead & London HEMS Paramedic Eion Walker who attended their life-threatening crashes. . In May 2009 everything changed for Dan. Tune in to hear his story of losing his right arm and shoulder in a near-fatal motorcycle incident. Most importantly hear how Dan turned his life around from a suicide attempt to trialling for the Paralympic Games and cycling for GB in the Invictus Games in Sydney. Also how he has turned his hand to modelling and presenting. Dan is truly an inspiring character....you will not fail to be moved by his account and sheer grit and determination to push through. . And learn from Victoria Lebrec and about her amazing survival story. Please watch the link to get a snapshot of Victoria's amazing determination and tenacity. She talks about swimming the English Channel in a true demonstration of grit and will power. . BBC News report . RoadPeace – The National Charity for Road Crash Victims RoadPeace is the national charity for road crash victims in the UK. We provide information and support services to people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes and engage in evidence-based policy and campaigning work to fight for justice for victims and reduce road danger. Set up in 1992 by a mother whose son was killed by a red light offender, we are a membership organisation whose work is informed by the needs and experiences of road crash victims. RoadPeace is governed by a board of trustees, has a small staff team and a network of active members and volunteers.

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