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Spines ambassadors

Our ambassadors know better than anyone the impact spinal cord injury can have. By sharing their experiences, they hope to raise awareness about the impact of spinal cord injury and the importance of further research. Together, we want to make sports safer for everyone.

Discover their stories.

Ambassadors

Het verhaal van Leon
Interview

The story of Leon

My name is Leon, I am 28 years old and currently live in Amsterdam. I would describe myself as enthusiastic, sporty, and entrepreneurial. Since I was young, I have been very involved in equestrian sports....
Het verhaal van Vik
Interview

The story of Vik

My name is Vik, I am 30 years old and I live in Wervik, Belgium. Before my accident, I worked as a residential group supervisor. I have always been someone who likes to stay active...
Het verhaal van Donna
Interview

The story of Donna

Donna (26) lives in and comes from Rotterdam. After studying real estate, she ended up working in the influencer marketing world and has been an avid athlete on the hockey field and on the slopes...
Het verhaal van Sofie
Interview

Sofie's Story

Sofie (30) works as an event manager, enjoys her social life, and is very active in equestrian sports. On September 2, 2018, things went wrong while walking with the mare and the foal to the...
Het verhaal van Isa
Interview

The story of Isa

Isa (21) was interning in Austria for her hospitality management program when she fell while skiing in February 2025. It was a sunny day and, as often on such days, she decided to go up...
Het verhaal van David
Interview

The story of David

David (35) built a career in the hospitality industry after studying accounting, a social study, and attending the secondary and higher hotel school. He moved to Amsterdam, where he was the manager of a large...