Meet Ty Sanderson

I am a British Army veteran who once defined myself by physical strength, discipline, and pushing limits. That identity was tested in an instant when a life-changing accident left me paralysed from the neck down.
The future I had trained for disappeared overnight. Independence felt distant. Even the simplest movements were uncertain. But paralysis was not the end of my story.
Over the next four years, through relentless rehabilitation, resilience, and an unshakable mindset, I rebuilt my life — movement by movement, milestone by milestone.
Today, I have completed a triathlon. I ride both a bicycle and a motorcycle. I drive independently and travel the world.
My journey isn’t about “overcoming” disability. It’s about redefining possibility after trauma — and showing that with the right mindset, support, and persistence, life after injury can still be driven by challenge, adventure, and purpose.

I am recently retired and have discovered that the self-worth I used to get from physical challenges is now obtained by helping others.  I now want to try and give the benefit of my experience to those who might benefit.

The biggest day of my year is London Poppy Day, where I manage London Bridge station and in 2025 our team raised £113,000 for the Royal British Legion in one day.