Group Capt Sir Douglas Bader, famous WW2 limbless fighter ace and leader, became an inspiration to the disabled and able-bodied alike by demonstrating the ability to ‘get on with your life’. Post war found him working for Shell, getting his golf handicap down to an extraordinary five and fund-raising on behalf of the disabled. Douglas was honored in 1976 with a Knighthood for his contribution and work on behalf of the disabled.
‘ A disabled person who fights back is not disabled...but inspired.’
It is this maxim that our charitable foundation established in Douglas’ name immediately following his death in 1982, seeks to replicate. The Douglas Bader Foundation exists to advance and promote the physical, mental and spiritual welfare of persons who are without one or more limbs, or otherwise physically disabled. Your support is essential as we rely entirely on donations to continue our invaluable work.
Lady Bader, OBE, President David Bickers, Chairman
Our objectives for our 25th Anniversary are to:
► to place touch screen information kiosks in the 44 rehabilitation disablement service centres, providing access to our innovative Limb Loss
Information Centre website.
► to present 25 Bader Grants to assist those with limb loss in achieving a variety of goals within the areas of education, the arts, sport and recreation and small business.
► to hold two flying days for disabled children giving them their first experience of flying in a light aircraft.
► to organise a Child amputee week-end introducing amputee youngsters to the benefits of sport and fitness whilst providing a forum for parents toshare experiences.
► to open a second overseas Bader Walking School and Rehabilitation Centre
► Launch the inaugural Amputee Games, a new national project offering 100 primary (new) amputees the opportunity to have a go at the main paralympic sports, creating a pathway to London 2012 Olympics.
