Adventuring against the odds

Rally driver Timmy Hansen and tennis player Nico Langmann go crab fishing and dog sledding in northern Norway.

Triathletes Natascha Badmann and Claire Danson meet in Switzerland to go on a special adventure together.

A cliff diver and an athletic all-rounder – in a wheelchair after a training accident – go on an adventure.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries as they share how they started to rebuild their life after paralysis.

You can help scientists find a cure for spinal cord injury and join the race, no matter where you are.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries as they open up about the things that are hardest now in day-to-day life.

While there is a specific goal in mind – to raise funds and awareness – the run is personal for many who participate. Some run for those who can't and some for the people they love.

With the Wings for Life World Run app you can join the race and run for the cause from anywhere in the world.

People who have suffered spinal cord injuries share what is worse than not being able to walk.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries recall the moment it happened, from sport incidents to freak accidents.

The spinal cord conveys all of the messages from the brain to the body and losing this connection causes paralysis.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries discuss what went through their minds when they woke up paralysed.

Rafa Ortiz explains how he’s driven to conquer his own fear and run Niagara Falls.

Watch while runners around the world try to stay ahead of the virtual Catcher Car.

Hear from experts and researchers about the complexities of pursuing a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Less than two years after breaking his neck, skier Mike Shaw defied the odds and ran in a race for charity.

The world's largest race connects runners and wheelchair users in a fun format for a charitable objective.

Runners and wheelchair users come together across the world to raise funds for spinal cord research.

Watch the best action and most special moments as we relive the Wings for Life World Run 2019 event.

Wheelchair tennis player Nico Langmann shares his journey after spinal cord injury, and his road to success.

Find out a few things about the Austrian snowboarder’s thoughts and feelings on her chosen sport.