Andy Reid (amputee)
Andy Reid is a British tailor[1] and ex-service man who is a triple-amputee. A member of the 3rd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, he was injured in a bombing in 2009. He is a public speaker and charity fundriaser for his Standing Tall foundation, which supports ex-defence force members.[2][3][4]
Reid was made an MBE in June 2019 for service to veterans and people with disabilities.[5]
In October 2022, he became the first triple-amputee to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ Lewis, Tim (27 November 2016). "Standing tall: The Jermyn Street tailor giving support to injured soldiers". TheGuardian.com.
- ↑ Maxwell, Kelsey (9 October 2022). "Amazing pictures show triple amputee Andy Reid climbing Mount Kilimanjaro".
- ↑ "Standing Tall Foundation - Promoting Well being for all". The Standing Tall Foundation.
- ↑ "Andy Reid launches foundation to support mental health of NHS and care workers". St Helens Star. 20 April 2020.
- ↑ Maxwell, Kelsey (7 June 2019). "War veteran Andy Reid awarded MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours List". St Helens Star.
- ↑ Tansley, Janet (2022-10-18). "Afghan vet Andy Reid becomes first triple amputee to conquer Kilimanjaro – and says we all have our mountains to climb". TheGuideLiverpool.
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