Category Archives: Surviving brain injury

A remarkable story of a miraculous journey

Whoo-hooo!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Sue Vincent

For some reason, the computer was even worse this morning…I couldn’t even get on to see how the campaign was doing. So it wasn’t until I was sitting with Nick as he checked that I saw his face lit up … Continue reading →

Posted in Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury | Tagged ABI, charity, cycling, fundraising, Indiegogo campaign, sport, tbi, triathlon | 62 Comments

A message from Nick to you…in his own words

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

We’re going to do it! We’re SO CLOSE to the £3000 target to raise money for UKABIF. A massive amount of awareness has already been raised. I am so so grateful. Let me tell you how the race went. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury | Tagged cycling, indiegogo, Para-Tri, sport, thank you, triathlon, UKABIF | 59 Comments

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury, transformation | Tagged BBC, brain injury, cycling, Dorney lake, Para-Tri, Royal Bucks Hospital, South Today, sport, triathlon, TV interview, UKABIF | 83 Comments

Nick and co at the Para-Tri Triathlon

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Where do I start? It has been the most amazing, incredible, glorious day. The road through Little Kimble had marked a turning point for my son and we drove through the sleepy village with a red kite watching from its … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain injury, Motherhood, Nick Verron, Photography, Surviving brain injury | Tagged BBC, charity, crowdfunding, cycling, filming, indiegogo, news, paralympics, sport, triathlon, trike, UKABIF | 177 Comments

Sunday morning….

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The mad rush of Saturday, trying to get everything prepared, to cover all bases and failing abysmally to catch up after a week of mayhem is followed by a gentle awakening to a perfect Sunday morning. Luxuriant moments of stillness … Continue reading →

Posted in Motherhood, Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury | Tagged Nick Verron, Para-Tri, recumbent, triathlon, trike | 48 Comments

Nick’s interview …

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Live on the BBC iPlayer … probably only for 24 hours…. Nick’s interview is the first item… please watch and give my son your support. Thank you. Click here or the image below to go to BBC South Today on … Continue reading →

Posted in Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury | Tagged BBC, indiegogo, Para-Tri, Royal Bucks Hospital, triathlon, TV interview, UKABIF | 56 Comments

Why writing fiction really matters

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Insert!” He extended his foot… “You sound like a Borg.” … and wriggled his toes into the sock. “That would make me a cyborg.” He paused. I could see the wheels turning. “That’s it…my recovery… the screwdriver must have damaged … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury, writing | Tagged Anne McCaffrey, brain injury, Dr Seuss, dystopian fantasy, fiction, sci-fi, triathlon | 52 Comments

When a smile breaks your heart

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I frequently write about my son… as I see him every day, it is natural that he is very much part of my everyday life, even without the story of his incredible journey to tell. But I have two sons, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain injury, Grief, Love, Motherhood, Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury | Tagged brotherhood, charity fundraising, courage, eyes, smile, tenderness, triathlon | 66 Comments

My son, the triathlete…

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

You may know my son’s story. For once, I have no problem repeating it for those who do not. I have a very good reason for it that I have been bursting to share! In 2009 my son was 25… … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain injury, Motherhood, Nick Verron, Physiotherapy, Surviving brain injury | Tagged ABI, coma, cycle race, fear, recovery from brain injury, recumbent trike, Royal Bucks Hospital, tbi, triathlon | 295 Comments

Life lessons from a sick fish

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.” – Galadriel, The Hobbit (movie) “Weird, isn’t it?” Not an unusual statement round here, of course, but I needed some clarification. “What’s weird?” “How the plight of one small … Continue reading →