Claire Lomas MBE
Inspirational Fundraiser
Claire Lomas is a campaigner and fundraiser. Despite being paralysed from the chest down, she completed the London Marathon over 17 days using a ReWalk "robotic" assistance system. Alongside other distance events she's also undertaken challenges on motorbike, hand-cycle and monoski.
"An inspirational to all"
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Claire is constantly challenging her limits. She has not let her disability define her, but it has certainly redefined her, achieving some unimaginable feats and consequently inspiring people all over the world. A former Chiropractor, Claire was at the top level of event riding when her accident happened. However, it was her determination and courage that got her though and allowed her to rebuild her life. She made worldwide news when she took on the mammoth challenge of walking the London Marathon in 2012, becoming the first and only paralysed person to walk the London Marathon. Ever since, Claire has completed a number of different challenges, pushing herself to achieve more than anyone had ever thought a paraplegic could achieve.
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Claire speaks about the split second that changed her life, and candidly describes the darkest times through to some awe-inspiring achievements. The audience go through the extreme roller-coaster of emotions with Claire; they cry, they laugh, and they admire.
