Asbah has a gathered a number of case studies from a wide range of people with Spina Bifida.
Blaine Harrison – Singer of the Mystery Jets
Blaine Harrison has Spina Bifida but that did not stop him from joining a rock band and performing on stage in front of hundreds of people.
Catherine Nichols – Forging the Way to Independence
Catherine, who has hydrocephalus, left the family home in Daventry determined to forge a new and more independent life for herself.
Cheryl Wilton - Ageing with Spina Bifida
Cheryl Wilton from Staffordshire has Spina Bifida and recently celebrated her 60th birthday; read all about her interesting life.
Daryl Beeton – Days in the Life of
Daryl trekked 180-miles across on Nicaragua jungle and climbed a 5500 foot active volcano whilst starring in BBC’s Beyond Boundaries documentary.
Eleni Burgess – Osteoporosis
Eleni Burgess talks about her life and how it was affected by osteoporosis
George - Latex Allergy
15 year old George has an allergy to latex; this case study shows how this allergy affects his day to day life.
Graham Webb MBE
Graham Webb MBE, went from being a 15-year-old drop out to heading a multi million dollar hair care company, battling medical problems he kept secret.
Journey into the Unknown
A survey into the effects of ageing on the health of people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus in the West Midlands Area.
National Star College
The Cheltenham-based college is a popular choice with students from around the UK, attracted by its first-class reputation for varied vocational, Entry and Pre-Entry level courses. People with disabilities hoping to study for a career in sport are turning to the pioneering National Star College.
Phillip Rogers – Healthy Eating
Phillip Rogers is enjoying a new lease of life after shedding an amazing 5 stone in weight on a healthy eating and fitness programme.
Siobhan Corr’s diary
Siobhan Corr, 36, who has Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, opens the pages of her personal diary to share the ups and downs of her first pregnancy.
Val Mason – Pregnancy
Val Mason, mother of Vicky, one of the models in ASBAH’s new Below the Belt book, talks about her experiences of pregnancy when her daughter was born 17 years ago.
Warren Tofts – Jet Setting
Jet setting Warren Tofts packed his bags for his most thrilling trip to date… visiting five countries in east Africa.
