My name is Jon (Frenchie) Le Galloudec and in 2007 a life altering incident changed the course of my life where I would forever be physically different and left in agonizing pain. I was shot through the spine whilst serving in Iraq and left partially paralysed. Doctors said that it would be unlikely that I would ever walk again and I would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of my life. I now had to contend with a future that would be very different from the one I had mapped out for myself. I am now disabled.  

 The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘Disabled’ as; (of a person) having a physical or mental condition that limits their movements, senses, or activities.

The Oxford Thesaurus describes ‘Disabled’ as; handicapped, incapacitated; debilitated, infirm, out of action, crippled, lame, maim, paralysed, immobilised, bedridden.

Yes, I am disabled, however, this web page will show you, I do not let it define who I am or let it dictate my path in life. I may be disabled, but I am none of those words described by the Thesaurus. This website will show you that anything is possible and it begins with having the courage to take that one small step towards the start line. The path can be fraught with dangers and you may slip once or twice, but some grit and determination will get you back on track. Getting to the finish line, well, that part is up to you.