Mark’s story
“I play wheelchair rugby badly, but it doesn't stop me loving it.”
Mark’s Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been progressing for several years, now to the point where he is in a wheelchair for the majority of the time. But his unwavering spirit continues to shine through, whether he’s having a laugh with his kids and wife or is raising awareness of MS with the aid of his colourful hair and brightly coloured outfits. Due to his condition advancing, Mark’s had to find new ways to do the things he loves with his family, like finding wheelchair friendly routes for their regular walks in the woods.
How Mark gets moving
A few years ago, Mark joined a wheelchair rugby team for people with a range of health conditions and disabilities and has enjoyed it ever since. He loves the team aspect of the sport as much as he loves his teammates themselves. He jokes that although he is the slowest on the team, they welcomed him with open arms. When Mark isn’t playing with his team, he gets his two boys involved in their garden at home. Sometimes they borrow his spare wheelchair to play ball games at home or have epic Nerf battles, which they all enjoy immensely.
Trying new activities
You might just be starting to get active, or you might be looking to try something new. Either way, there are some things that might be helpful to bear in mind when you’re trying out a new way of moving.
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Find activities you enjoy
Being active doesn’t have to involve traditional ways of moving. You can find something that you genuinely enjoy doing and have tonnes of fun doing it. It’s easier to stay motivated when you move in a way that you enjoy.
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects people in different ways, so there isn’t one best way of moving when you’re living with MS. All movement can be good for you, so focus on finding something that you enjoy and that feels right to you.