Hello, I'm Mike.  I'm originally from Swansea and am 33 yrs old. 

I'm proud to have been in the RAF for 12 years now and have been working at Headley Court for the last 2 years.

 

I'm a Physical Training Instructor and also a Complex Trauma Remedial Instructor (RI).

My job is prescribing exercise therapy to the complex trauma/battlefield casualty and amputee patents at Headley.

 

I was approached to take part in Channel Eagle by Major Colclough as he knew I was a keen triathlete and would jump at the chance!  I'm delighted to be the Team Captain and think we are really in with a chance of winning!

 

In 2010 I'll be taking part in a double Ironman for Help the Heroes - 4.8 mile swim, a 224 mile bike ride and a 52 mile run.

Damian is a 31 year old engineer serving at the
Royal School of Mechanical Engineers in Camberley.

 

Originally from London, he has been in the Army for 8 years.

 

Damian lost his leg in Afghanistan in April 2006, and
following extensive rehab at Headley Court, is now
back at work on full duties.

 

Having been involved with Channel Eagle since the beginning Rob knows what he's in for!

 

Rob was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1994 and more recently, with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) - neither condition stopping him taking on this challenge.

 

The very first Channel Eagle in 2007 started after an 'idle' conversation whilst Rob was attending a week long rehab course at Headley Court.  You know...one of those...'wouldn't it be good if'... sort of things....and here we are!

 

Co-incidentally, swimming is one of those activities considered very beneficial to those diagnosed with AS.  For anyone with Diabetes, just as for anyone without Diabetes, a healthy diet and good level of physical exercise is the basis for a long and happy life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah joined the Navy as an Engineer in 1999.  A keen open water swimmer during her teenage years, Sarah has enjoyed swimming in cold water alongside her Naval career. 

 

She is proud to have represented Great Britain and the Royal Navy at numerous Open Water events both nationally and internationally.

 

Sarah was part of the winning Navy team for the first Channel Eagle in 2007.  Since then she has got married and had a baby - but can't keep out of the water!

 

Sarah was part of the winning Navy team in Channel Eagle 2007.

25 year old Grenadier Guardsman 'Scotty' is based in London. 

 

Originally from Nuneaton he has served in the Army for 5 years.

 

 

Scotty lost his leg in Afghanistan in 2007 and following extensive rehab at Headley Court he has now returned to full duties.

 

He was the first amputee to guard the Tower of London in April this year.

Mike, a former GB swimmer, is serving as a Gunner with the RAF Regiment based in Suffolk. He is 24 years old and originally comes from Sussex, he's been in the RAF for 2 years.  Mike is still undergoing treatment at Headley Court.