Nick’s interviews, as promised

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The BBC kindly sent over the video files of the interviews with Nick before and after the Para-Tri triathlon. As so many of you who have given him your support and encouragement were unable to see them on the iPlayer and expressed a wish to do so, here they are… in his own words:

The first interview was with reporter Ben Moore and cameraman Trevor Adamson, the second with Nikki Mitchell, both filmed for the news on BBC South Today.

My thanks to Ben, Trevor and Nikki for doing such a great job.

Nick, with Heather and Eva from the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, competed yesterday in the first Para-Tri triathlon relay, where teams are comprised of able-bodied and disabled members, the first such event in the country. Nick’s campaign to raise awareness and funds for UKABIF, an organisation focussed on acquired brain injury, has so far reached and amazing  £2,537 raised of its £3000 target.

Click here to visit the campaign, which is still open for donations.

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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83 Responses to Nick’s interviews, as promised

  1. Silver Threading says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:43

    I had tears watching your brave son on this interview, Sue. I am humbled by his tenacity. Bravo, Nick. ❤ ❤ ❤

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  2. Richard Ankers says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:44

    That was wonderful to watch, Sue. He has my total admiration. And on a lighter note, he wasn’t half moving!

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  3. Richard Ankers says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:44

    Watch and be astounded just as I was.

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  4. edwinasepisodes says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:45

    Fantastic Sue. It was great to see clips of him actually competing in the Triathlon too. There will be no stopping him now! 🙂

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  5. Richard Ankers says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:47

    Reblogged this on Richard Ankers and commented:
    Watch and be astounded just as I was.

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  6. Arts & Rhymes says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:48

    That’s beautiful and a true miracle!!!
    May God continuously be by his side, strengthen him, support him, love him and heal him. Love and Light to your day! ❤

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  7. Richard Ankers says:
    August 10, 2015 at 16:49

    That second comment was supposed to be on my reblog LOL I blame the emotions

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  8. jburns58 says:
    August 10, 2015 at 17:08

    OH, what a blessing!

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  9. scottishmomus says:
    August 10, 2015 at 17:08

    Inspirational to see and hear. You must be so incredibly proud of him and rightly so. Spirit such as his will go far. My utmost admiration and best wishes for Nick’s future endeavours.

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  10. Mary Smith says:
    August 10, 2015 at 17:10

    I was able to watch them yesterday but played them again now – still as emotional!

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  11. alienorajt says:
    August 10, 2015 at 17:48

    Wonderful, Sue, and hugely moving. I’ve been in Crete since July 26th, so have only just read this – have now donated! So pleased – for Nick and for you! xxx

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  12. Mike says:
    August 10, 2015 at 17:59

    Truly amazing. The body’s capacity to heal, coupled with fighting spirit, can work wonders. Best of luck to you and Nick.

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  14. Darcy says:
    August 10, 2015 at 18:36

    Loud cheers from clear over here!

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  15. Fourth Generation Farmgirl says:
    August 10, 2015 at 19:34

    Incredibly moving and amazing! Nick has a strong and beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing these clips, and thank you to Nick for inspiring us with his courage and positive attitude. 🙂

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  16. John W. Howell says:
    August 10, 2015 at 19:43

    Super Sue. Go Nick.

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  17. Val Boyko says:
    August 10, 2015 at 20:00

    Thank you for sharing Sue. What a great interview … and a wonderful story of determination and the human spirit. Nick is truly amazing! 😎

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  18. Anonymous says:
    August 10, 2015 at 20:08

    I was thinking of you both on Sunday and wondering how Nick had got on. Wonderful to see his lovely interview (and his laid back approach to flooring the cameraman. Great stuff – onwards and upwards to the next event (hope your nerves will cope , Sue!) Jx

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  19. Nicholas C. Rossis says:
    August 10, 2015 at 20:49

    Thank you so much for sharing Nick’s journey – and those great videos – with us, and congrats on his amazing success!

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  21. Laura says:
    August 10, 2015 at 22:09

    Congratulations to Nick and the girls!

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  22. blondieaka says:
    August 10, 2015 at 22:14

    Wow just wow..moved me to tears at such tenacity and strength of will that your son has. You must be so proud and rightly so an amazing young man. 🙂

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  23. Patrick Jones says:
    August 10, 2015 at 22:32

    Absolutely amazing progress, Sue! Wonderful that he was featured on the BBC! So proud of both of you! OOO Yeah!

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  24. Éilis Niamh says:
    August 10, 2015 at 23:57

    Just incredible, Sue. Thanks for sharing the clips. Wow. Huge hugs to you and Nick. Well done, very moving, you must be glowing still. 🙂

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  25. Eliza Waters says:
    August 11, 2015 at 02:20

    Awesome interviews, Sue. Thanks for sharing them. Nick is so inspiring, I love his determination *and *humor! Another race next month? There’s no stopping him now. 🙂

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  26. Chatter Master says:
    August 11, 2015 at 03:51

    Thank you Sue! It was so nice to be able to see him and hear him in action by video. ❤

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  28. patriciaruthsusan says:
    August 11, 2015 at 08:31

    Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
    Videos of Nick’s interview.

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  29. jorobinson176 says:
    August 11, 2015 at 13:42

    What an amazing man your Nick is! Love his determination – cool sense of humour too with his novel way of taking a break. Go Nick! 🙂

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  30. masgautsen says:
    August 11, 2015 at 14:47

    What an amazing man! He truly is an inspiration for us all!

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  31. D. Wallace Peach says:
    August 11, 2015 at 17:04

    Thanks so much for posting these. Wonderful to see Nick in action!

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  32. noelleg44 says:
    August 11, 2015 at 21:41

    I am speechless, Sue, at how far Nick as come by sheer determination (along with just a little boost from his Mum). What a role model he is!!! and I wish him nothing but the best for further improvement and successes, which I know will come.

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  35. Na'ama Yehuda says:
    May 25, 2019 at 20:01

    Yay hurray! I’m so proud of him and I don’t even really know him and the actual challenges he’d faced (though I can imagine, to some degree, given what was described of his injury!). Let alone you all who must be so absolutely fantastically proud! This is absolutely fantastic.
    Good for him and I hope things continue on a positive path, whatever the journey is — may the hard part be behind you all.
    Na’ama

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