Phil Packer, a veteran of the Iraq War who was paralysed from the waist down is walking 2012 miles in 2012 for charity. His challenge, dubbed ÔÇÿBRIT 2012ÔÇÖ has taken him through Cardiff on his journey to walk across every county of the UK.
He is completing the challenge to raise awareness of the BRIT charity, which aims to build a ÔÇÿCentre of Inspirational ExcellenceÔÇÖ, where charities can send young people facing any trauma to regain their self-worth, self-belief and self-confidence.
He can be described as a true inspiration, and Cardiff University had the privilege of welcoming him to the University on day 254 of his walk. He was shown around a one-mile route that included the Welsh Assembly, the Cardiff Museum and the main buildings of the university.
He commented on how it was a pleasure to meet Cardiff students, and that if he could go to university he would make the most of every opportunity available.
The following day Phil also visited Morgannwg College in Aberdare which is one of the largest providers of Further Education and training in Wales – his aim is to visit several educational institutions to encourage them to complete 2012 miles as teams or as individuals and to encourage businesses to fund the centre.
The challenge is scheduled to conclude this December in London where Phil is aiming to have raised £15 million.
We wish Phil the best of luck on completing this enlightening task.
Lauren Milkins
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