Meet our Everyday Superheroes

This Series is for all the unsung Superheroes who boldly face what life throws at them & are looking to take on super sporting challenges with their own unique superpowers! Plus, a big shout-out to their trusty Sidekicks who are by their side through thick & thin.

A huge thank you to our below participants for sharing their super story to show that the Superhero Series is for everybody.

Superhero: Jibreel

Hometown: Birmingham

Your chosen mission: Jibreel, has attended at least four or five Summer & Winter Superhero missions. He has actively participated in his Superhero school club & recently even climbed a mountain!

Your disability & how it challenges you: Jibreel has cerebral palsy. He tackles his challenges head-on with determination & perseverance!

Sporting super-stripes: Jibreel loves being involved in school PE & sports, & he particularly enjoys playing Boccia.

Why you want to take part: Superhero Tri has allowed Jibreel to embrace his physical superpowers & celebrate his achievements. It lets him share his journey with his classmates, the school community, & the world!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: This year, Jibreel inspired his entire class to take part in Superhero Tri. His enthusiasm & dedication are making a lasting impact. Jibreel’s dad said, “The Superhero Tri is awesome & raises awareness of disability while celebrating what we can achieve.”.

Gadget/s of choice: His amazing arms for 'power push ups'

Your Superpower: Motivation!

Superhero: Jolie

Earth years: 22

Hometown: Shoreham-by-sea

Your chosen mission: Completing the full Superhero Tri powered by Marvel this year was an incredible experience. I’ve been building up to this achievement over the past few years!

Your disability & how it challenges you: Sports are a significant part of my life where my challenges fade away, allowing me to feel my best.

Sporting super-stripes: I love doing our local Lancing Green Park Run every Saturday!

Why you want to take part: I enjoy the challenge, & finishing it makes me feel proud of myself!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Participating in the Superhero Tri has been fantastic for meeting new people & enjoying sports together.

Your Kryptonite: Swimming

Your Superpower: I’m very determined!

Superhero: Meria

Earth years: 50

Hometown: Reading, UK

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri powered by Marvel

Your disability & how it challenges you: I have a genetic variant of Spinocerebellar Ataxia. This affects muscle control. I enjoy walking & dancing with a Sidekick.

Sporting super-stripes: Outdoor swimming, Ceroc dancing, & Pilates are my passions. I love the swimming, even in the winter.

Why you want to take part: Superhero Tri was amazing in every way. It is such a SUPER community of Superheroes & Sidekicks.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: The positivity. It will superpower me until the next Superhero event

Your Kryptonite: Tiredness

Gadget/s of choice: My wetsuit, tandem trike & my carbon fibre rollator. Not forgetting my trusty Sidekick!

Your Superpower: Never giving up!  My motto: use it or lose it.

Superhero: Emily

Earth years: 16

Hometown: Eastbourne East Sussex

Your chosen mission: At Home Winter Wonderwheels 2023

Your disability & how it challenges you: I have a rare genetic disorder called SPATA5, with only five cases known in the UK & 80 worldwide. It affects my whole body, making me a wheelchair user & causing visual & hearing impairments. I need full-time support for daily tasks. Despite these challenges, I love standing in my sling & dancing with help. I rely on my strong sense of smell & touch due to my sensory impairments. My positive attitude, curiosity, & strength help me get through. I focus on what I can do!

Sporting super-stripes: I love standing in my sling & riding my adapted trike. Swimming makes me feel like a mermaid & brings me so much joy!

Why you want to take part: I wanted to be a part of something cool & wanted a challenge!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Participating in the At Home Superheroes event was amazing. Being part of a team was a special experience that showed my friends & family I can still be myself. 😊

Your Kryptonite: Due to scoliosis & dystonia, I experience a lot of daily pain. Staying still & not changing position is particularly challenging for me.

Gadget/s of choice: I love my standing sling because it gives me freedom. I also enjoy using my standing frame & adaptive trike.

Your Superpower: I'm truly the best non-verbal communicator; with just my expressive eyebrows & big blue eyes, I can convey exactly what I need & make people understand me.

Superhero: Toby

Earth years: 9

Hometown: Outwood, Surrey

Your chosen mission: My family & I love taking part in the Superhero Series events. I've completed the Superhero Tri – Sprint & twice circled the lake in the Winter Wonderwheels 10k!

Your disability & how it challenges you: I have adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare degenerative brain disease. My body's inability to digest fats is suppressing my nervous system. I use a wheelchair & my latest gadget is a feeding tube.

Why you want to take part: My family & I founded "The Make Way Foundation" to help other children with funding wheelchairs & mobility equipment. It's our way of doing something meaningful together after my diagnosis, while also raising awareness & much needed fundraising!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I love the Superhero Series because I can take on all the challenges. During the Superhero Tri, I went in an inflatable boat for the swim leg, but halfway through, I jumped out & swam the rest despite my challenges. 😊

Your Kryptonite: Deterioration from my condition, but laughter is my strength!

Gadget/s of choice: Inflatable boat for the swim leg, then a bike trailer, then my wheelchair.

Your Superpower: I enjoy spreading infectious laughter & making everyone else laugh too!

Superhero: Ash

Earth years: 41

Hometown: Hereford, UK

Your chosen mission: I've taken part in many At Home Superheroes challenges & have included my family too.

Your disability & how it challenges you: I have Keratoconus, a degenerative eye condition, nerve damage in my right ankle, & a disability in my lower left leg from a tropical disease I contracted during military service.

Sporting super-stripes: After leaving the military, I joined the Invictus Games Foundation, where I earned a medal in alpine ski racing within the Armed Forces Para Snowsport Team & took on challenges like triathlons, half marathons, mountain bike races, & an Arctic Expedition.

Why you want to take part: I want to test myself & spread the word about what can be done even with a disability, & with these wonderful inclusive events, my family can get involved with me.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I love these events & the strong turnout of people pushing boundaries, proving that anything is possible. I hope to keep participating in them for years to come!

Your Kryptonite: Bright sunlight & rain!

Gadget/s of choice: I always wear protective glasses or shades, no matter the weather!

Superhero: Sally

Earth years: 39

Hometown: Wokingham, Berkshire

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri 19, 23 & Winter Wonderwheels 19, 22, 23 & At Home events. I intend to do the full Tri this year! 😊

Your disability & how it challenges you: Because of dysautonomia & EDS, I can't stand for long & often deal with dislocations.

Sporting super-stripes: Playing & coaching wheelchair rugby with the Berkshire Banshees!

Why you want to take part: I LOVE the personal challenge, & also the fun of the day, especially when I take part with my children, family & friends!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: My first Superhero Tri gave me the confidence to try other events like a half marathon last year. Maybe a full marathon is next for me!

Your Kryptonite: Swimming & hot weather!

Gadget/s of choice: Recumbent trike called ‘Toothless’ & my wheelchair called ‘Freeda’.

Your Superpower: My children inspire me to be my best & make them proud.

Superhero: Susan

Earth years: 64

Hometown: Belfast, Antrim

Your chosen mission: At Home Superheroes & At Home Winter Wonderwheels 22 & 23

Your disability & how it challenges you: Healing misaligned broken bones presents daily physical challenges.

Sporting super-stripes: At Home Superheroes & At Home Winter Wonderwheels 22 & 23.

Why you want to take part: To work on my physical, mental, & emotional recovery.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It's fantastic to tackle challenges, work on recovery, & strengthen muscles through regular training. It also boosts my mood & concentration.

Your Kryptonite: Facing challenges!! SUPER Sidekicks & husband Julian keeps me motivated to keep going!

Gadget/s of choice: No gadgets for me! It took 15 years of hard work to get here.

Your Superpower: Staying determined & positive.

Superhero: Debbie

Earth years: 56

Hometown: Gloucester

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri 22, 23 & signed up for 24!

Your disability & how it challenges you: I have hyper mobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis & other physically challenging conditions.

Sporting super-stripes: Superhero Tri 22 & 23, Royal Marines Association Rehabilitation Triathlon 23, Winter Wonderwheels 23, Ride London 30, Poppy Ride 30 & Princes Trust Palace to Palace 45!

Why you want to take part: It keeps motivated to stick to my exercise routine!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I LOVE the Superhero Series. It’s a day where Superheroes can challenge themselves & enjoy sport.

Your Kryptonite: The uncertainty of my condition

Gadget/s of choice: Training fins & tow float, & my trusty recumbent ETrike.

Your Superpower: Resilience & resourcefulness!

Superhero: Freddie Day

Earth years: 4

Hometown: High Wycombe, Bucks

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri powered by Marvel

Your disability and how it challenges you: Visual impairment.  I struggle with my balance. I also have a rare speech disorder which gives me communication challenges

Sporting super-stripes: Recently learning to jump on a trampoline

Why you want to take part: I love Superheroes & spending time with my family

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I have continued to ride my bike

Your Kryptonite: Running fast

Gadget/s of choice: My iPad which talks for me.

Your Superpower: I have a magic eye. It does the job of two eyes!

Superhero: Hugo Stensholm-Smith

Earth years: 4 years old

Hometown: Rugby, West Midlands

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri powered by Marvel

Your disability and how it challenges you: Hugo has a multiple of disabilities that, for most, would be an excuse for him not completing or even trying certain things that life has to offer. Many of these challanges like autism would be a barrier for Hugo howver this doesn’t stop him.

Sporting super-stripes: Hugo thrives in water & has recently learnt how to enter and exit a pool safely & kick his legs. This is definelty Higo’s favoutite place to be esepcially when he is under water where he can shut the noise out around him. So much so that he can easily drift off to sleep!!

Why you want to take part: I want Hugo to participate in the Superhero Tri as I know he will have a fantastic day first & foremost. The driving force is to break down barriers. Hugo will achieve what ever he sets his mind to, & we will be there right beside him, showing the world that he is, in fact, a superhero in his own rights.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: The first two years of Hugo’s life we were overwhelmed by the feeling of needing to protect him from everyone & everything. Over the past 12 months, we have been working very hard to help Hugo’s muscle tone, balance & mobility. With daily running, climbing, swinging and trampolining, & weekly swimming, we have seen such a major improvement in his physical ability.

Your Kryptonite: Hugo’s legs, which we are strengthening through his cycling & his patience. Once Hugo has made his mind up on doing something or going somewhere, he believes he should be able to do so as he wishes.

Gadget/s of choice: Hugo loves his iPad where he is able to dance and sing along to all of his favourite music and nursery rhymes. Hugo also has his super-dooper ear defenders which keep out all of the nasty sounds that hurt his ears and an invisible shunt in his brain that makes his brain super special.

Your Superpower: Hugo has a super eye which does the work of two, but gives the impression he is constantly winking at all of the ladies 😊 He has the dirtiest laugh which is so infectious and has the ability to brighten anyone's day. Hugo has the ability to see the world through rose coloured glasses, he dances to his own tune, he is oblivious to the outside world and why wouldn’t he be, when his world seems so magical. He has taught us to see the beauty in the smallest of things, to stop and feel the grass between our fingers, to feel the wind in our face, to lay on the grass and watch the trees blow above us, to sing Christmas carols at Easter because…..why not?! He has a Golden Heart!!

Hugo has disabilities, he is loving, he is brave, he is so clever, he is pure perfection. Yes he is different, but he is not less, and we are so very proud of him."

Superhero: Hurricane (Twins) 

Earth years: 17

Hometown: Barnsley South Yorkshire

Your chosen mission: bike section of superhero’s tri

Your disability and how it challenges you: I am autistic and have epilepsy same as my twin Levi (Below) , everyday can be a challenge , I struggle more when I have a nasty seizure but I don’t let epilepsy Beat me  

Sporting super-stripes: really enjoy been on my tandam bike with my daddies I like swimming , and football my favourite is bouncing my bouncy ball , I am excellent at catching and can play with it for ages

Why you want to take part: To help show people no matter who you are or what disability you have you can achieve & enjoy life your own unique way.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: the series shows the world anyone can achieve I love been outdoors , I hope it encourages more places to be accessible and inclusive

Your Kryptonite: [what you’ll find the hardest on the day/least looking forward to/biggest barrier to completing the challenge] the biggest challenge will be my epilepsy but the excitement of the day should hopefully keep the seizure monster away

Gadget/s of choice: My co rider tandem bike that I ride with my Daddy

Your Superpower: “Belly laughter”; “Determination.” “A magic right leg that does the work of two!”

I am ace with bouncy balls and can catch with both hand , I love this people watch me with amazement

Superhero: Night Howler (Twins)

Earth years: 17

Hometown: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Your chosen mission: Tandam bike - Superhero Tri - August 23’

Your disability and how it challenges you: I am Autistc & have a rare form of epilepsy Lennox - Gastout Sundrome. I can get tired if I’ve had a seizure but nothing holds me back.

Sporting super-stripes: I love been outdoors on my bike with dads , I love swimming and pushing myself to try new things

Why you want to take part: To complete the challenge seizure free and have fun , epilepsy try’s to control my life but I refuse to let it stop me doing whatever I like

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: My daddies have always fought and battled for me and my twin Lucas to experience everything any other child does , to take part in something so inclusive is just wonderful

Gadget/s of choice: My wheelchair tandem bike   

Your Kryptonite: Tiredness!!

Your Superpower:  As my superhero name suggests I can get up through the night and still managed a full day , I don’t like to sleep much 😂

Superhero: Gilbert Murray

Earth years: 8

Hometown: Cheltenham Gloucestershire

Your chosen mission: Wonderwheels and Superhero tri

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have Cerebral Palsy Hemiplegic this affects the right side of my body , it makes my muscles really tight. .Overall the biggest effect is my confidence, I worry that I cannot do things as well as other people and I worry that I am not strong enough.

Sporting super-stripes: I am on the Swim England para pathway and the FA England football para pathway too I love swimming and football and Cycling too, anything that takes me outdoors is great fun.

Why you want to take part:    That's easy because I'm a Superhero I have super strength inside that helps me finish a race.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Taking part in the superhero series events is really empowering, it makes me feel like an athlete, like I can be a superstar and do anything, it does scare my mum,me jumping into a lake but I love it! And I am really proud that I did it with such a huge group of people , it was such a fun day and everyone was really nice like a really big team of friends.I swim whenever I can  and love being out on my bike.This race gave me the confidence to join a swimming club too.

Your Kryptonite: Hardest is leaving , its such a great place and such a fun day, I never want it to end. My cheeky smile and my super strong left side will keep my right side going and be my secret super power.

Gadget/s of choice: I have a cloak which Level Water made for me. I have an awesome skid bike which is really low down and a charity called REMAP helped put some racing wheels on it so I can cycle without falling off the bike, I can go really fast faster than my dad on my super bike.

Your Superpower: My superpower is my energy I have so much energy I am like a lightning bolt and I never never give up, I am even known to be cheeky and tell people to catch me up , come on little Bro is that all you've got?

Superhero: James

Earth years: 10

Hometown: Amesbury Wiltshire

Your chosen mission: Parallel Games 1km run/walk Superheros Tri 2023 2.5km run/walk

Your disability and how it challenges you: Down Syndrome, Autism, Global developmental delay,

Sporting super-stripes: These are our first ever events 😊

Why you want to take part: To have an interest in a more active lifestyle as he grows up, meet more people.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: it's amazing to be apart of such an event, inclusive to everyone

Your Kryptonite: James will struggle with the sheer volume of people and noise, transitioning between events

Gadget/s of choice: James has a wheelchair but hoping not to use it 🤞🏻

Your Superpower: Love, hugs and kisses

Superhero: Debbie Searle

Earth years: 46

Hometown: Mytchett, Surrey

Your chosen mission: Most recently, wheeled 10k in my day chair and Superhero Tri with my husband and daughter a few years ago.

Your disability and how it challenges you: Amputee.  Lost leg as a result of Strep A in 2015.  Daily challenge of continuing a busy lifestyle despite the hindrance of a missing limb!

Sporting super-stripes: I love playing wheelchair rugby for Berkshire Banshees. I also like climbing and swimming.

Why you want to take part: The events are great fun.  There is great comradery amongst the competitors who shout encouragement to each other on their way around.  The atmosphere is super friendly and the feeling of getting around the course makes you feel amazing.  I’m always surprised that I can do more than I realise. 

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It makes me question myself when I say I can’t do something.  Often, I just need to get on with it and find myself achieving more than I thought possible. 

Your Kryptonite: The cold.  I always sign up for the Winter Wonderwheels event, then wonder why as I’m terrible in the cold!! 

Gadget/s of choice: I complete these event in my wheelchair, but I use my prosthetic when I’m not doing sports. 

Your Superpower: Making chocolate disappear!!

Superhero: Arlo Fox McNeill 

Earth years: 2yrs (at time of event)

Hometown: Coggeshall Essex

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri

Your disability and how it challenges you: Born with dense bilateral Cataracts … now has bilateral Aphakia & Nystagmus (visual impairments) 

I currently have no lense in his eyes. My glasses currently giving approx 2m of vision (all a bit of guess work where he is so young) he has no peripheral vision.

Sporting super-stripes: Arlo had participated in 68 Parkruns with mummy in his running buggy (he aims to achieve his 100 -unofficial- milestone by September.) 

Why you want to take part: To build an interest in an active healthy lifestyle as he grows up. Encourage social interaction. 

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: it’s fantastic to see more inclusive events taking place with high exposure. 

Your Kryptonite: Transitions between the different disciplines. 

Gadget/s of choice: Floatation aid, bike trailer & running buggy.

Your Superpower: Having the loudest squeal!! (Happy or sad!!) 

Superhero: Sophie Shane

Earth years: 45

Hometown: Kings Cross, London

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri / Bike 3Km & Push 1Km

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have an incomplete spinal cord injury from C6 – T8. I am paralysed from the chest down so I’m a full-time wheelchair user. This means that all my movement and power comes from my arms, so you have to keep them fit and strong or you won’t be going very far!

Sporting super-stripes: I love swimming and it’s especially satisfying when you can beat someone who’s able bodied in a race – they don’t expect it!

Why you want to take part: I am raising money for Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research, a charity that funds research into cures for nerve pain and bladder infections, both of which I suffer from. Any improvement in these areas would change my quality of life immeasurably.

It’s also a great opportunity to raise awareness of all different types of disabilities and to show what we’re capable of and that we live fun filled full lives!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It’s not very often that you get the opportunity to be around so many other people with disabilities, so it’s great not to feel like the odd one out for once. It’s also lovely to meet so many people in the same situation to compare notes and maybe makes some new friends.

Your Kryptonite: As I’ve never done anything like this before I’m worried that I might not make it all the way round on my own esteem….but I’ve always got my niece there to give me a push when I need it!

Gadget/s of choice: I love my smart dive. It’s a motor that attaches to the bottom of my chair which I control through Bluetooth with my watch. Two taps of my wrist and I’m off….it can go as fast as 5 miles per hour so I’m often leaving people running after me! 

Your Superpower: My superpower is my resilience. If I take things minute by minute, one thing at a time then I can survive anything! Never make things bigger than they are.

Superhero: Heidi 

Hometown: London

Your chosen mission: Hand cycle, Superhero Triathlon

Your disability and how it challenges you: Tetraplegic. I am paralysed from the chest down. I am unable to walk or have the full use of my upper body. I am reliant on care to help me with daily living. However, my dexterity is improving thanks to various hand and arm operations I have had.

Sporting super-stripes: this was my first !! 

Why you want to take part: Taking part in such an event is not only bringing the SCI community together, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to raise as much money as possible for this incredible charity SMSR who work on solving life threatening issues, that affect many people living with SCI on a daily basis. 

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: This event is not only inclusive and fun but a great way of raising awareness to the life-threatening issues mentioned with people living with SCI

Your Kryptonite: Tenacity

Gadget/s of choice: My chariot (wheelchair) Dressed up to the nine’s with pink & green leather & crochet wheel covers. 

Your Superpower:  I have a way of putting people at ease 

Superhero: Wonder Girl Carmela 

Hometown: Market Lavington, Wiltshire 

Your chosen mission: 1km walk with her crocodile walker aid in the summer Tri at Dorney Lake in August.

Your disability and how it challenges you: My disability is called LMNA Congenital Muscular Dystrophy which progressively wastes away my muscle strength and it makes it very challenging to do long distances, climb steps, bend down, brush hair, wash teeth and even eat for myself.

Sporting super stripes: 3 x third places, 2 x 2nd places in a RDA pony show this year. Young UK Coaching Hero last year. I walked 1km using my walker a day for 30 days in 30 different locations in the South West and South East of England year 2020. I dressed up as my hero Wonder Woman and raised  £20,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK. 

Why you want to take part: I like to take part because I really enjoy the buzz of the energy the atmosphere brings, the cheering makes me dig deeper to finish and there is no pressure to win, everyone is a winner.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Superhero Series has helped me and my parents enjoy physical sport together the fun way with no physical barriers which makes me feel very happy. I will continue with sport participation if my body allows it but if not, I love it when my mum pulls me along on the bike tagalong and swims me across the lake in the rubber dingy.

Your Kryptonite: I will find keeping my energy levels up on the big day very challenging because having very little muscle brings on fatigue fairly quickly. My kryptonite is weak muscles.

Gadget/s of choice: I will be using my crocodile walker on the day to complete 1km to the finish line.

Your Superpower: My super power is I Never Give Up

Superhero: Jennifer

Earth years: 38

Hometown: Essex

Your chosen mission: Superheroes at home. 10 miles in swimming and my power chair

Your disability and how it challenges you: Sensory Neuropathy and other conditions. Makes it hard to last in my wheelchair for long.

Sporting super-stripes: Doing multi-sports with Sports for Confidence. Swimming gives me freedom.

Why you want to take part: I want to push myself to last longer in my chair.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Keep pushing back those pain boundaries.

Your Kryptonite: Lasting out of bed with my mum's support.

Gadget/s of choice: Floatstation and powerchair.

Your Superpower: Photo taking as I clock up the miles.

Superhero: James

Earth years: 12

Hometown: Bournemouth, Dorset

Your chosen mission: Superhero Half Tri

Your disability and how it challenges you: Rocking Cerebral Palsy which challenges me daily to do all normal things, my arms and legs get tired easily and I tend to dribble both on and off the football pitch. My speech is slurred but it doesn’t stop me telling bad jokes. Why was the football stadium so windy… because it was full of fans.

Sporting super-stripes: Superhero tri 2019, winter wheels 2019, Superheroes at home 2020, Winter Wheels 2021.

Why you want to take part: Medals- it’s all about the bling and the freebies. Mainly showing Cerebral palsy won’t get in the way.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Great atmosphere and pushed me to my limits.

Your Kryptonite: If it rains, I hate the cold.

Gadget/s of choice: I have plenty of gadgets, I use wheelchairs, walker, race runner, recliner bike, my dad’s back and my super biceps.

Your Superpower: I am super charged! I go super-fast especially with a banana milkshake in sight.

Superhero: Jack

Earth years: 8

Hometown: Colchester, Essex

Your chosen mission: Sprint Superhero Triathlon

Your disability and how it challenges you: Epilepsy as a baby led to Global Developmental Delay, so I am unable to talk and not very good at walking.  But I do love water, even when it’s freezing cold!

Sporting super-stripes: I now have 5 medals, having taken part in the sprints in 2018 and 2019, the at home event in 2020 and the Winter Wheels in 2021.  When I did my first event I was just 4 years old.

Why you want to take part: My Daddy is hoping that one day I won’t be able to do this event any more, because I will no longer be considered disabled.  But we have so much fun that I’d like to take part when I can until that day hopefully comes.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: This event is so inclusive and supportive and fun!  I don’t know many 8 year olds who have a wall full of medals.

Your Kryptonite: For the 2021 Winter Wheels, I walked 700 meters by myself, using my wheelchair for 300 meters in the middle.  This year would be amazing if I could walk more of it, which will be even harder after the swim and cycle.

Gadget/s of choice: I love my swim ring, I always giggle whenever I see it. 

Your Superpower: I’ve been told I have a smile that “lights up the room”.

Superhero: Annabelle Carter

Earth years: 5 years  

Hometown: Burgess Hill, West Sussex 

Super Sidekick: Isla my sister

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri powered by Marvel, Dorney Lake - Sprint

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have Cerebral Palsy which affects all four of my limbs.  Moving is very challenging for me so I have to do lots of physio to help strengthen my muscles. I had surgery last year to remove the naughty spasticity in my legs which was making them super tight and I am awaiting double hip surgery at the moment to get my naughty hips back in their sockets.

Sporting super-stripes: At Home Super series 2020 (20km) 

Why you want to take part: I want to do more challenges to help raise money for Capturing Annabelle’s Journey and get lots of medals like my daddy for completing sporting events. I want to meet all the other Everyday Superhero’s who are like me and have lots of fun along the way! 

Your Kryptonite: My muscles easily fatigue which makes it hard for me to keep going but with the help of my Sidekick Sister Isla to help motivate me we make it round! 

Gadget/s of choice: Wheelchair, adaptive trike, water aid to be decided!   

Your Superpower: Never Give Up and Find MY Own Way! Lots of things are challenging for me because of my Cerebral Palsy but I’m very determined to work hard and conquer everything that I want to achieve. I’m only 5 so have plenty of time to find my own adaptive way the achieve!

Superhero: Evie

Earth years: 10

Hometown: Romford, Essex

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri Sprint at Dorney Lake, August

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have cerebral palsy which particularly affects my legs. The doctors thought I would never walk but I walk, run and jump!!  In the last 2 years I have had to have 2 surgeries at Great Ormond Street Hospital and have had to relearn to walk both times post-surgery – right now I am still in a cast on my right leg so am still facing a lot of physiotherapy just to be able to get to the start of this race, but I will do it!

Sporting super-stripes: I completed the Superhero Tri in 2018 but it is hard to join in sports normally so I'm looking forward to joining with others who also have a disability

Why you want to take part: Because I can! I'm so glad that I can walk and run, I’m going to have fun with my mum and friends whilst also hoping to raise some money for a local charity which helped me get some private physiotherapy and private splints

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: it was really fun when I did it in 2018 and it was nice to be with other people with disabilities as I don’t really know many other children like me

Your Kryptonite: probably all of it as once my cast comes off my right leg will feel very different and wont be very strong. I really don’t want to be pushed round in my wheelchair, I want to complete this event by myself – although my friends/Sidekicks will pull me in an inflatable round the water part as the water will be too cold for me

Gadget/s of choice: I can ride a scooter so I'm hoping my legs will be working well enough to use this for the cycle, otherwise I will be using my Kay walker all the way

Your Superpower:  Resilience, determination and wanting to enjoy the day with my family and friends. I love having the power over my sidekicks for the day!!!

Superhero: Hannah

Earth years: 35

Hometown: London

Your chosen mission: Half Superhero Tri

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have MS. It can be unpredictable but my main challenges are nerve pain and fatigue. I will have the support of three super sidekicks to help with my energy during the event.

Sporting super-stripes: I completed Miles for MS in 2020 and returned to dancing after losing my balance.

Why you want to take part: I want to celebrate and give hope to others. I’ve faced a long rehabilitation process that involved learning how to walk again. 6 years on, I will be attempting all 3 sections of the superhero tri. I am beyond grateful for life changing MS treatment and support of my loved ones. I am also fundraising for WeSwim, an incredible charity for swimmers with disabilities.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact:

The superhero tri was my first event after diagnosis. I was inspired by the determination, enthusiasm and resilience of the other athletes. This will be my fourth superhero tri.  It has motivated me to keep exercising, even when it seems difficult.

Your Kryptonite: Heat and hunger.

Gadget/s of choice:  I will have cooling strips to regulate my body temperature.

Your Superpower: My sidekicks.

Superhero: John

Earth years: 48

Hometown: Birmingham, West Midlands

Your chosen mission: Superhero Triathlon

Your disability and how it challenges you: Deafblind. The challenges are to stay in a straight line when swimming, and not knocking my Superhero partner over whilst running.

Sporting super-stripes:  Representing Great Britain as a Paraclimber for 7 years, and winning 6 International medals. Overall series winner 2007. First blind person to climb the Eiger 2015,. Birmingham Amateur Sportsman 2017

Why you want to take part: buddy Lauren and I have always wanted to do a triathlon.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Sport, physical activities, adventurous challenges and FUN are now regular in my life. Hope to inspire other deafblind people and those with other disabilities to get out and start having their own Superhero adventures.

Your Kryptonite: Swimming will be my biggest challenge, trying to follow my buddy.

Gadget/s of choice: Lauren Bean, my adventure buddy. 

Your Superpower: Being one half of the Tshirt Twins. A bit like Batman and Robin.

Superhero: Charlie

Earth years: 10

Hometown: Gosport, Hampshire

Your chosen mission: Superhero Tri - sprint

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have Frontometaphyseal Dysplasia which affects how my body was made. My limbs are very stiff and struggle to straighten. My joint movement is very limited too. I have underdeveloped muscles and tire very easily. Anything physical is a challenge but I always find ways to overcome it!

Sporting super-stripes: I took part in Superhero tri in 2018 and raised over £2000 for charity! I had a lot of physical support and I’m determined to be more independent this time to make it more challenging.

Why you want to take part: I feel like it would give me another challenge and challenges are always worth the effort as it helps you push yourself to your limits as well as raise money for charity.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It’s really inspiring to be surrounded by other people who have disabilities smashing their goals. It’s great to be able to accomplish a sporting event even with my body.

Your Kryptonite: I’m least looking forward to the run as I think that’s going to be the hardest. I want to push myself as much as possible so I won’t be using my wheelchair.

Gadget/s of choice: none! I will be swimming, cycling and running totally unaided. My family will give me the strength I need and be there to keep me encouraged and safe.

Your Superpower: My disability is my Superpower because even though it does have down sides, it mostly has upsides. It makes me determined and brave!

Superhero: Jenson Whitehouse aka JJ 

Sporting super-stripes: I now have two medals for At Home Superheroes & Winter Wonderwheels powered by Marvel.

Why you want to take part: I love being active & I’m very determined & want to have lots of fun. Taking part has helped me join in activities with my friends who are also Superheroes.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: These events have been a huge turning point for my whole family. We realised how much I could achieve despite my mischievous muscles playing up. I took part in new activities including wheelchair football, paddle boarding, walking alpacas & taking part in a gymkhana. We’ve had so much fun!

Your Kryptonite: My social anxiety but this challenges & helps me to gain confidence & just proves to myself what I can achieve with my determination. 

Gadget/s of choice: I have a manual wheelchair which is SUPER bright orange, my favourite colour. My Sidekicks even helped transform this chair into an awesome Batmobile for Winter Wonderwheels last year!

Your Superpower: Never give up, live & love life to the full & to always smile to brighten the world.

Superhero: Austin & Super Sidekick Freddie

Why you want to take part: I wanted take part to show me & Freddie can achieve anything in the world

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: My Daddy is now training for the London Marathon & one day me & Freddie want to run a marathon with Daddy

Your Superpower: My physios & Mummy & Daddy tell us that me & Freddie are warriors & we  have more determination than anyone. I smash anything put in front of me with an “Austin” smile on my face.

Superhero: Sasha Judge aka SUPER Sash!

Why you want to take part: I wanted take part to show people that if you have any kind of disability you can do physical activities & you can do them at your own pace.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: They have made me look at sport differently because people play there with all kinds of difficulties & I have adapted that to my own way.

Your Kryptonite: My kryptonite is that I have masklophobia, which means I have an irrational fear of masks (I am ok with people in masks if I know them) & I don’t like walking in the cold or on ice as I can easily slip.

Gadget/s of choice: I have a recumbent bike that I use as I can set it to my own level also I have got a app on my phone that I use to covert steps to KM’s.

 Your Superpower: My positivity! ‘If you put your mind to it then you can achieve

Superhero: Joyce Tesch

Sporting super-stripes: This year I managed to achieve my goal of cycling 1000 miles. I also participate in wheelchair dance & previously won a silver medal in the solo freestyle

Why you want to take part: This is a fantastic way to raise money for charity

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: This was the 3rd Winter Wonderwheels I have taken part in. I enter these events because I really enjoy challenging myself. I have also taken part in the summer event twice & look forward to doing many more in the future

Your Kryptonite: The cold, the wind & the rain

Gadget/s of choice: I am fortunate that I have 2 wheelchair cycle attachments, one that is totally manual and one that is motor assisted

 Your Superpower: My positivity!

Superhero: Anthony Booth

Why you want to take part: I love to keep moving to manage my pain & tiredness.

Superhero Series lasting impact: Superhero Series events gets me moving to help with my mental & physical conditions.

Your Kryptonite: Joint pain, especially my knees, elbows and back. Also short-term memory and anything that requires a lot of concentration. Oh and not listening to my wife when she knows me better than I know myself!

Gadget/s of choice: Wattbike Atom Next Generation, I can’t use weather as excuse now! I have ice bags and music in my headphones to distract me from the joint pain, as well as the TV!

Your Superpower: I don’t like to give up without even trying at least once, even when it hurts

Superhero: Zach ‘Z- dog’ Eagling

Superhero Series’ lasting impact:  Superhero Series keeps me stay active, so I can get stronger & more independent.

Your Kryptonite: I think my legs might get tired so I need to pace myself!

Gadget/s of choice: I’ll use my orthotic footwear, my wheelchair & my special trike.

Your Superpower: My wicked smile and fluttery eye lashes 

Superhero: David Langley

Earth years: 75

Hometown: Surrey

Your mission: Superhero Tri 2022

Your disability and how it challenges you: I had a stroke a few years back so I’ve kind of only got half a body which is really annoying! It’s hard to do a lot of things but if I want to do it then I do, how ever way that may be.

Your sporting stripes: I’ve taken part in quite a few of the Superhero Series events now, but I’ve never been the best at sports but I’ve always been enthusiastic about it and been into the science side of things. Still now I try and give everything a good go, anything I can do I will with help of course!

Why do you take part?: Well it’s near me so it’s very convenient and the fact that everyone there is so helpful and make it so easy to do the race and have a good time. All the Sidekicks make everything go so smoothly. There’s a great buzz and atmosphere on the day when you can go to the live events and I’ve kept all my medals to remember them. Sophia & all the team are really great.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I took part in the At Home event and I think my helpers moaned more than me ha! But it was really good to do something active while everything was going on and kept me going.

Your Kryptonite: The half of my body that doesn’t work.

Your gadget/s of choice: My wheelchair.

Your Superpower: I think my superpower is how cheerful I am, when I can be ha ha, but I’ve heard from people around me that it’s the majority of the time luckily.

Superhero: Chris Christou

Earth years:  53

Hometown: Scarborough

Your chosen mission: Marvel find your power

Your disability and how it challenges you: MS for over 30 years, 10 years afulltime wheelchair user. I have constant burning leg pain, high levels of MS fatigue, muscle weakness. There is a long list if I think about it!

Sporting super-stripes: Loving wheelchair boxing with Kronik Warriors, for the last superhero challenge I did 50 4min rounds on a punchbag (equal to 25km), I love rambling around in my wheelchair, I’ve taken part (while standing in my wheelchair0 in fun runs to raise money for charity The great south run, Oxford Town and Gown.

Why you want to take part: I like accepting random challenges as they come across my path, I like to raise awareness that anything is possible if you set your mind and body to it (with some adaptation), more visiblility may encourage others,  but most recently I want to raise funds and awareness for Kronik Warriors, a boxing CIC and community that started during lockdown and is an inspiring group.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It’s the visibility and community spirit, especially during lockdown. If this were not a virtual event I do not think I would have got involved initially. This format has made it highly accessible, and now I would take part in a physical event.

Your Kryptonite: Fighting my MS fatigue and finding focus

Gadget/s of choice: My wheelchair is life affirming, it takes me on the beach, down mountains,  through woodlands, Running standing up in it. Without it I am too limited and disabled . For full disclosure, I started a company that sells these in the UK as it has changed my life. I’m also loving my boxing wheelchair which I’ve adapted for my needs after buying second hand. I love wheelchair boxing.

Your Superpower: Delusion!!

Superhero: Logan - Sidekick: Chester

Earth years: 1 (nearly 2)

Hometown: Southam, Warwickshire.

Your chosen mission: Marvel Find Your Power.

Your disability and how it challenges you: I was born without both of my lower legs, I’m currently learning to walk on my prosthesis with the help of my amazing sidekick & best friend, my twin brother Chester. Nothing will hold me back! 

Sporting super-stripes: Taking part in this challenge with my brother & mummy, I’ve crawled, walked & used my super sensory skills!

Why you want to take part: I want to raise awareness of limb difference and prove I can do anything I put my mind to.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It has helped to strengthen my muscles & take some steps with my prosthesis, I have been very active!

Your Kryptonite: Hunger!

Gadget/s of choice: My super green star covered prosthetic legs!

Your Superpower: Cuteness, laughter & love.

Superhero: Libby

Earth years: 16

Hometown: Cannock, Staffordshire

Your chosen mission: I took part in At Home Winter Wonderwheels powered by Marvel 2020

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have right sided Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis & a learning disability. I face all life’s challenges head on with determination to overcome the challenges and a big smile on my face. 

Sporting super-stripes: I generally do not enjoy exercise as I find it very challenging but I took part in my first At Home Superhero Tri event this summer where I aimed to walk 21km in a month. I enjoyed this so much that I ended up walking a massive 32km. This was a big challenge for me but I thoroughly enjoyed getting out in the sunshine with my family, friends & my dog.

Why you want to take part: I enjoyed the previous At Home Event so much that I wanted to do this one. The best part for me was being able to do this in my own time with no pressure to be first, crossing the finishing line to all the cheers from my family at the end was amazing.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Taking part in this challenge gave me the confidence to do another one & put fun back in to exercise and walking regularly outdoors with my family.

Your Kryptonite: Fatigue & the cold

Gadget/s of choice: My SUPER foot & ankle support gizmo!

Your Superpower: Giggles, smiles and lots of fun!

Superhero: Ali

Earth years: 27

Hometown: East Sussex

Your chosen mission: At Home Superheroes - 40km across 4 walks

Your disability and how it challenges you: I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue in 2011. Pain & fatigue affects my life a lot.

Sporting super-stripes: Returning to football just 12 weeks after major hip surgery!

Why you want to take part: I love any opportunity to challenge myself (& to dress in fancy dress!). I’m excited to use this opportunity to fundraise for Leonard Cheshire.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: A huge sense of achievement and community.

Your Kryptonite: Fatigue & the pain that comes with it

Gadget/s of choice: Comfy trainers & my favourite Blue Raspberry SUPER energy powder.

Your Superpower: I’m the granddaughter of Thor & have his super strength. I’m always determined to succeed & keep going, no matter what I’m faced with. (Yes, I’m serious, my grandad was called Thor!)

Superhero: Tilly Crane

Earth years: 17

Hometown: Hunstanton, Norfolk

Your chosen mission: At Home Winter Wonderwheels Super Sensory Challenge

Your disability and how it challenges you: My needs make it difficult to communicate so I try to sign which can be difficult sometimes.

Sporting super-stripes: I love being in the pool, it helps relax my muscles, and using my wheelchair to take me anywhere I desire.

Why you want to take part: I want to show that even though everyday is a challenge I can do it with a happy smile.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: It gives me & my sidekicks the confidence & encouragement to try new things.

Your Kryptonite: My not so super fatigue.

Gadget/s of choice: My SUPER iPad & wheelchair.

Your Superpower: My very big smile that I share really well.

Superhero: James

Earth years: 8

Hometown: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey 

Your chosen mission: Winter Wonderwheels’ Super Sensory Challenge

Your disability and how it challenges you:  I have a Spinal Bifida & Talipes. My disability challenges me with a lack of energy some days.

Sporting super-stripes: Taking part in At Home Superheroes & raising over £3000 for Strongbones charity.

Why you want to take part: To use my SUPER fundraising powers for Strongbones.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: This series has encouraged me to become more active, taking on new challenges.

Your Kryptonite: My kyptonite is my stamina, but I won’t allow it to stop me!

Gadget/s of choice: My gadget of choice is my wheelchair that has captain America wheels, & my SUPER ankle & support gizmos.

Your Superpower: Super determination to never give up & keep going! I also have the power to make anyone smile, and keep spirits high for Strongbones!

Superhero: Poppy-Jo

Earth years: 15

Hometown: Hamilton Leicester

Your chosen mission: A minimum of 10k steps between 31 May and 5 June

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have Global Development Delay, Autism, visual impairment, ADHD & a learning disability. I am challenged by my severe sensory issues, which can restrict where I can go.

Sporting super-stripes: I love dancing & have done shows on big stages like the Curve & De Montfort Hall in Leicester since I was little. I’ve even danced at Disneyland Paris!

Why you want to take part: I like to be challenged & love to raise money for my favourite charity Tree of Hope.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I wanted to do a walk a day to keep me fit & active, which Superhero Series have really supported me in doing that.

Your Kryptonite: Getting very tired, but my SUPER Sidekick mum says I can take a rest whenever I need one.

Gadget/s of choice: My SUPER comfy ear defenders.

Your Superpower: Supernatural hearing - I can hear every conversation in a room at a time & I am pitch perfect!

Superhero: Rhea

Earth years: 17

Hometown: Croydon, Surrey

Your chosen mission: Winter Wonderwheels, Super Sensory Challenge

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have have severe Cerebral Palsy with many side conditions which affects every part of my little body & makes achieving things on my own a little harder, but not impossible I just need a little extra help. I eat via a tube and need SUPER air machine at night for my floppy airway. I am prone to chest infections & viruses making training a challenge as I live in a 5th floor flat! But I like challenges & welcome them with open arms.

Sporting super-stripes: I love horse riding, punting, trampoline, played mini golf, swimming, & a good disco, of course!

Why you want to take part: I want to take part to prove that it doesn't matter how fragile your body, or what disabilities you may have, I still have abilities & these are what the focus should be all about. Inclusion and adaptations are key to help me succeed in life.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I hope to take part in more sponsored walks, more dancing, & whatever else my professionals give me the go ahead!

Your Kryptonite: My kryptonite is my tiredness but I’m excited to find ways to get around any obstacles in me and my Sidekicks way.

Gadget/s of choice: My gadget of choice is my wheelchair& my wheelchair Barbie that was given to me by Strongbones.

Your Superpower: My Super Power is my positive outlook on life & the fact I never ever give up! I will also be the first person to complete the challenge in designer shoes, designer handbag and a bit of bling haha!

Superhero: Lew Lew Jeynes

Earth years: 16

Hometown: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Your chosen mission: Superhero Series Challenges

Your disability and how it challenges you: Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, I can’t move & I need a ventilator to breathe through my tracheostomy tube which can make day to day life hard sometimes.

Sporting super-stripes: I once followed my mum round while she ran a 10k, & we often do obstacle courses in the garden which I have to manoeuvre around in my wheelchair.

Why you want to take part: I love fresh air, & being out and about keeps my chest healthy. & I love to see my nurses & Sidekicks challenged, it will be great to be taking part in something we can do together.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Being able to be part of something with other children & families helps to make me feel less alone & isolated as well as keeping me & my Sidekicks fit, healthy, & happy because we will have so much fun together.

Gadget/s of choice: My gadget of choice is my SUPER wheel chair & my Acheeva bed.

Your Superpower: I have a very infectious smile & when I laugh, everybody else laughs too.

Superhero: Kieran Wood

Earth Years: 32

Hometown: Preston, Lancashire

Chosen Mission: Superhero Series 20k (Rowing)

Your disability and how it challenges you: I had a serious head injury 13 years ago when on leave from active military service. The accident resulted in damage to my brain causing epilepsy and speech issues, with poor mobility down the right side which meant my life changed a lot very quickly which was a challenge.

Sporting Super Stripes; I have taken part in 3 Invictus Games – 2014 in London (won Bronze Award in Rowing); 2016 in Florida & 2017 in Toronto, Canada (won Gold medal in Archery); Invictus Trials in Sheffield 2019 & May Highland Games in August 2019 where I was awarded the Help for Heroes Players’ Player by Prince Charles. I have also travelled worldwide competing in Archery eg. Dubai.

Why you want to take part: I love a challenge & I like to keep active – it’s who I am. This has given me a purpose in lockdown while life is slow.

Superheroes lasting impact: It has continued my passion and drive to compete and push myself. I haven’t seen much of my ‘Sidekick’ Sean Blane due to lockdown but we have enjoyed spurring each other on and taking part in it. I have chosen a Nurse as my Superhero because my youngest sister is a nurse and has been amazing through the pandemic.

Your Kryptonite: The lockdown & being forced not to compete has been difficult but I am confident in this Superheroes Series Challenge.

Gadgets of choice: In archery I have a specially adapted bow to release it using my teeth. I use a recumbent bike & row using one arm.

Your superpower: Continuous positivity, determination & a wicked sense of humour that is never forgotten!

Superhero: Lauren Bradfield

Earth years: 27

Hometown: Guildford, Surrey 

Your chosen mission: At home superhero challenge!

Your disability and how it challenges you: I had a stroke when I was 20 & live with a rare chronic illness (Behcets disease) - My left side is slightly weaker than my right & I get a lot more tired than before. 

Sporting super-stripes: Getting back to running after learning to walk again & running my fastest 10km just 10 months after my stroke & being paralysed.

Why you want to take part: I think its an amazing concept, sport should be open to everyone. Sport has helped me so much, both physically & mentally, & its nice to see so many people taking part. It’s something I am proud to be part of. 

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I’ve loved seeing how everyone is treated the same & everyone is a winner in their own way. 

Your Kryptonite: How tired I will feel on the day of any event/challenge or how much pain I will be in that day. This is always a bit hit or miss but nothing will stop me, I just might have to adapt. 

Gadget/s of choice: Relying on my family, friends & girlfriends’ super support, I occasionally use crutches or my wheelchair too.

Your Superpower: Never giving up - & training to become a paramedic. 

Superhero: Alfie Rolinski

Superhero: Alfie R

Earth years: 4 (almost 5!)

Hometown: Near Bristol

Your chosen mission: At Home Superhero Challenge, completing at least 20km over the course of the month.

Your disability and how it challenges you: Spinal cord injury caused by a tumour at a month old, leading to incomplete paralysis from the waist down which means I can’t walk but I don’t let that stop me from having fun.

Sporting super-stripes: Going to the Wheely Good Tennis Club & Bristol Bears Wheelchair Rugby & Basketball. I have proudly completed the Winter Wonderwheels twice.

Why you want to take part: Because I like doing superhero pushing & superhero rescues! I also love to take the opportunity to fundraise for my amazing rehabilitation centre Neurokinex.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I talk about “The Special Race” at least twice a week throughout the year, & show my medals to everyone possible!

Your Kryptonite: Nothing!

Gadget/s of choice: A super speedy yellow wheelchair.

Your Superpower: Always having my super sidekick little brother Freddie by my side (even when he’s trying to hitch a ride on my wheelchair!)

Superhero: Harley Salter

Earth years: 25

Hometown: Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Your chosen mission: At Home Superheroes

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have multiple disabilities including Autism, anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome, moderate learning disabilities & XYY Syndrome. My disabilities are lifelong and impact on every aspect of my daily life.

Sporting super-stripes: In 2018 I abseiled the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. I also walked over the O2 arena in London In 2019, to name just a few of my many achievements.

Why you want to take part: I enjoy participating in these challenges because it makes me feel organised, vigorous and inevitable.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: Superhero Series’ events keeps me fit & helps me to keep moving. It has helped me in my post operative rehabilitation, ensuring that the amputation has improved my quality of life in more ways than I ever thought possible.

Your Kryptonite: The pain and intense heat discomfort in my amputated limb.

Gadget/s of choice: My Alinker walking bike - a seated, pedalless, tri-wheeled bike which is completely powered by me & my feet!

Your Superpower: My superpower is my super-human strength - I have determination, stamina & I will not give up if there is a mission to be completed. Even if I am in pain or discomfort, I will push myself to my limits to complete any challenge. I have speed, agility & mastery.

Superhero: Shane Booth

Earth years: 46

Hometown: Alvechurch

Your chosen mission: At Home Superhero’s

Your disability and how it challenges you: After having a life threatening motorbike accident, breaking several bones & a traumatic brain injury, I struggled with quite debilitating mental fatigue and physical challenges.

Sporting super-stripes: At home superhero challenge (66.91 miles) and continued to cycle well over 500 miles. I’m prepared to tackle any Superhero challenge that you’re prepared to throw at me.

Why you want to take part: I’ll never be able to walk unaided again but I sure know how to cycle so why not put it to use!!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I get a huge sense of achievement when I complete my missions.

Your Kryptonite: Traffic!! 

Gadget/s of choice: My ICE VorTeX Recumbent SUPER Trike.

Your Superpower: I have a extraordinary amount of willpower & determination.

Superhero: ‘Captain’ Gwyn Dafydd

Earth years: 29

Hometown: Llantarnam

Your chosen mission: At Home Superheroes.

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have neurofibromatosis type 1 which has given me two tumours. In 2016 following an operation on my brain tumour I suffered several strokes which left me paralysed down my right side. Which means I can only walk or stand with support from my SUPER Sidekicks.

Sporting super-stripes: Before my strokes I used to swim for a disabled club & was Welsh Champion in 2011. In 2018 I did a sponsored walk for Sports Relief.

Why you want to take part: I want to push myself as hard as I can & show people what people with disabilities can achieve.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: When Lockdown down happened, I was not able to do my normal activities such as going to the gym or attending day centres. This challenge has helped me stay fit, make my walking stronger & keep me feeling fulfilled.

Your Kryptonite: My fatigue & pain.

Gadget/s of choice: I use a SUPER walking aid, leg brace & a transfer belt which my Sidekicks use to make sure I don't fall. When being pushed I use my Superhero wheelchair which has Captain America shields on the wheels!  

Your Superpower: Making friends, eating almost anything (except mushrooms) & have a SUPER Sidekick puppy called Dizzy.

Superhero: ‘Strong willed’ Nathalene Szekely

Earth years: 1

Hometown: Pentwynmawr, Newbridge

Your chosen mission: At Home Superheroes & to grow arm strength in my left arm .

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have Cerebral Palsy, sometimes I tire easily but I am determined to never let it stop me.

Sporting super-stripes: Fastest bum shuffler in Pentwynmawr!

Why you want to take part: To show that I am more than my disability & I can do anything I put my mind too!!

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: I push through everyday using my arm to the best of my ability.

Your Kryptonite: My lack of focus & becoming overwhelmed.

Gadget/s of choice: I use SUPER walking & standing aids, foot splints, hand splints & a pram for when I need a break.

Your Superpower: Powerful right leg allowing me to bumshuffle so fast sometimes I’m faster than my mum, dad & siblings. I shuffle so fast that my bum comes off the floor, my right arm, mouth & foot work together to do the job my left hand should be doing. I am so clever I find my way of doing things that I would otherwise need my left limbs for.

Superhero: Vicky Wales (Wales’s Warriors)

Hometown: Gateshead: Tyne & Wear

Earth years: 43

Your chosen mission: Doing 10k each day consisting of running, cycling & walking for At Home Winter Wonderwheels.

Your disability and how it challenges you: I have a cage around my spine as I broke my back in two places & slipped three discs so pain management can be difficult sometimes.

Sporting super-stripes: I am a ex army physical training Corps, ex Instructor at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, ex National Athlete & Basketball Player, I take part in the Wounded Warrior program & Invictus Games (currently in Team UK).

Why you want to take part: It’s an amazing challenge, other Team UK members are doing it & I want to involve my SUPER Sidekicks. Also during this horrific & trying time, it’s great to have something to focus on & to help motivate people & also highlight all the amazing superhero’s out there.

Superhero Series’ lasting impact: This series will help me focus & keep me training for the 13 events I will be competing in the Invictus Games next year. After being delayed for a year this Superhero Series has kicked started my training & made my friends & family appreciate the hard work, motivation & dedication it takes to stay focussed, despite the pain- we keep going & don’t allow our challenges define us.

Your Kryptonite: Wine!

Gadget/s of choice: I use a SUPER adaptive bike.

Your Superpower:  Humour - I’m always encouraging laughter.