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Paralyzed Soldier Completes London Marathon for Charity

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14 May 2009 43 views
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Paralyzed Soldier Completes London Marathon for Charity
Major Phil Packer lost both his legs in Iraq. Doctors back home said he would never walk again. Not only is Phil walking again (with canes), he has just finished the London marathon, walking two miles per day determined to raise a million pounds for charity.

Major Phil Packer lost both his legs in Iraq. Doctors back home said he would never walk again.

Not only is Phil walking again (with canes), he has just finished the London marathon, walking two miles per day. Determined to raise a million pounds for charity, he is taking on other challenges — rowing the channel and pulling himself to the top of El Capitan mountain.

Watch the inspiring video from ITN and the UK Telegraph, below, and get the latest updates at PhilPacker.com.

 

 

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