GISELLE MOOR

Giselle says working with the Foundation helped to give her back independence and freedom after an accident in a motorcycle drag race.

At the time of her accident, Giselle was 27, living in London and working in the fashion industry. But overnight she was facing a totally different future than the one she had planned.

Adapting to life after a broken back and being paralysed from the waist down was one thing, but Giselle says the mental impact was harder to deal with after so long in hospital and losing her independence. She also found it difficult seeing how upset her family were and their feelings of helplessness. It took her time to adjust.

She joined the Foundation community a month after leaving hospital, and the team helped her to stand and walk again, regaining the freedom and independence she’d lost.

“The Foundation have helped with my recovery and fitness, but more than that, they’ve changed my way of thinking,” she says.

“The community we have is such a strong reminder that you’re not alone. Knowing there are always people there to support you makes it easier to move on with life and try things. We get to be part of something special. It feels amazing.”

Getting stronger every day, Giselle went travelling in South America, Bali and Australia where she has since relocated and starting working.

“The Centre isn’t just a place to get therapy, it’s being in an environment with others going through the same life-changing experience. It feels like a family home, it’s a place that reminds you that life carries on and can still be great. There is so much positive energy from everyone.”