Former England U21 & Leicester Tigers prop, OBE & founder of the Matt Hampson Foundation - inspiring & supporting young people seriously injured through sport.
We’re Feeling extra proud of Katie today. Katie suffers from FND (Functional Neurological Disorder).She's had a very tough couple of weeks after recently suffering a seizure at school.But came back today & smashed her personal training session.Awesome work Katie. We've got this💪🏻
Our founder and daily inspiration Hambo has received an OBE in the Queen’s New Years Honours - Congratulations Hambo! We couldn’t be prouder!
#getbusyliving
#newyearshonours
#charity
Hambo has put on his best suit to head to Windsor Castle today to collect his well-deserved OBE! Tune in to BBC1 at 6.30 to see the news report 🤩 Congratulations big man from all of us at the Foundation - Knighthood next, we think Sir Hambo has a nice ring to it…
@BBCNews
Wishing my mate
@jameshaskell
all the best on
@imacelebrity
he’s always supported me and I saw he got some stick on here and I wanted to say he’s the last person to make light of disability. He’s an amazing ambassador for my Foundation and I hope he becomes king of the Jungle!
Check out this week’s episode of Harry Potter actors and Foundation supporters
@James_Phelps
&
@OliverPhelps
podcast
#normalnotnormal
which features our very own Hambo telling his incredible story & repping the Foundation 💪🏼 You can listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 🤩
Amazing day today down at the
@Hambofoundation
. It's the first time Giselle has walked with crutches since her accident 🙌🏼. Keep smashing it. We're all proud of you 😊
Absolutely buzzing today.6 months ago Dan was struggling badly with his transfers. To point he couldn’t do it. NOW he’s smashing it.From his continuous gym sessions.Over the last few months his strength,body shape & determination has grown.We're all so proud of you mate.
Beneficiary Sophie’s on a roll this week... Here she is walking across the gym this morning, just two short years after breaking her neck. We’re so proud of her progress 🤩 💪🏼
#getbusyliving
#spinalcordinjury
RIP Doddie, one of life’s great characters. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. He truly believed in getting busy living after his MND diagnosis and we will all continue to support his legacy in finding a cure for this cruel disease.
Just wanted to share Katie’s incredible progress over the last few months. You all probably know from my previous posts that Katie, suffers from FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) Videos, on the left, are from a few months ago. The videos on the right are from last week
#FND
Taylor has a T3 spinal cord injury, meaning he has no activity in his legs or core. This week he completed his first independent floor to chair transfer, showing amazing upper body strength & control in the process! A testament to the work and effort Taylor has been putting in 🤩
Hambo’s Auction launches today! 🥳 there are some amazing lots up for grabs including match-worn rugby shirts, one-off pieces of art, golf day tickets and loads more besides! Visit and
#getbusybidding
🙌🏻
Incredible day!!
Amazing seeing Richard walking today. This is some of the incredible work we do, down at the
@Hambofoundation
.
We're all so proud of you mate 💫
#GetBusyLiving
Everyone at the Matt Hampson Foundation sends Get Well Soon wishes to Matt following a serious illness which has required hospital treatment over the Christmas period...
Today is about more than rugby,
@SaintsRugby
@LeicesterTigers
a huge rivalry but as a Tiger’s man I’ve always had amazing support from everyone at the Saints from Keith Barwell, players and fans and today I’ll be at Twickenham to support Rob Horne.
#getbusyliving
Just an update on Katie. Katie suffers from FND (Functional Neurological Movement) disorder. She's smashing all of her training. We're all proud of her down at the
@Hambofoundation
Colin sustained a severe head injury during a triathalon. He has been working hard on his recovery and his main goal is to return to running so where better to practice than up the Get Busy Living hill on a sunny day! Next stop the London Marathon! Go Colin! 🙌🏻☀️
#getbusyliving
Thinking of
@michaelfats
after his injury this weekend. We have been in contact with
@WorcsWarriors
today. As always the Rugby Family will rally round to support one of our own.
First time for Sophie doing the battle ropes and she smashed it. Sophie is a c6/c7 incomplete spinal cord injury. Which means her hand grip is effective. But with the help of
@activehandsco
it makes the exercise achievable. Coach -
@JSutliffFitness
Just watched
#ShawshankRedemption
for the first time in ages, forgot how good that film is! Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.
Just an update on Katie, with her FND ( Functional Movement Disorder )
We keep pushing her to the limits & she smashes every session.The first time she's done walking lunges. You can see how she moves but she still smashed it.All very proud of you 😌
Coach -
@JSutliffFitness
#FND
Former rugby player Taylor has been working hard to improve his transfers in his physio sessions 💪🏼 Here he is transferring from our sofa at the Get Busy Living Centre, back in to his wheelchair - Amazing work Taylor! 🤩
#getbusyliving
#spinalcordinjury
#mondaymotivation
An inspiring start to the afternoon at Oval Park with Matt Hampson here, sharing his story with the squad and staff.
🗣️ "This accident happened for a reason ... we all have a decision to make and I chose to
#GetBusyLiving
."
Next Friday sees the launch of the pilot episode of our podcast with
@jimhamilton4
&
@James_Phelps
Expect inspirational stories of triumph over adversity & an insight into why the little things are so important to recovering from a catastrophic injury 💪🏼 🤩
#getbusyliving
#podcast
💬 “I’m still in the very early stages of what has been a life-changing injury.”
Rob Horne explains the full extent of the injury he sustained against Tigers
Find a full interview and details on The Derby at Twickenham, in aid of Rob Horne, at
👉🏼
One of our beneficiaries, Dan Harvey, walking today! Last week he was seen taking his first steps on
@bbcemt
- today he did 10 minutes at the
@GBLCentre
@BBCNews
We’re delighted to have been chosen as an official charity partner of the British and Irish Lions Trust! 🏉 We’re so excited to be working with them - watch this space for news of our plans!
@lionsofficial
#lionsrugby
#lionstrust
Love this place, 2019 has been an incredible year establishing the centre and I’m so proud of everyone involved especially our beneficiaries who have put in so much hard graft in the gym over the last 12 months.
The rugby family looked after me and I know you will do the same for Taylor Gough. The Foundation are here for both you and your family mate so stay strong and I’ll speak to you soon.
A car crash left
@LeicesterTigers
player
@taygough7
unable to walk. Through mentoring with Hambo, visiting the centre and lots of determination, Taylor has come a long way. He’s regaining mobility and independence and has a bright future ahead 💪🏼
#getbusyliving
#spinalcordinjury
A few weeks ago in physio, we tried to progress Gez from 2 sticks to 1. She tried but wasn’t quite ready, finding it challenging to control her hips due to her ataxia with just 1 stick. Today, however, she gave it another go and just look at the results!! This woman is EPIC 💪🏼✨
Beneficiary Ben broke two bones in his leg whilst playing rugby 🏉 & had to have his leg amputated.
We helped Ben get a place
@lborouniversity
and he’s since become a member of the para athletics team with designs on the next paralympics 🤩
#getbusyliving
#rehab
#amputee
Ed has a spinal cord injury, sustained whilst BMX racing 🚲 Because of Ed's injury, he doesn't have any use of his legs or his core.
Here’s Ed completing an adapted version of the CrossFit Open workout 22.2 💪🏼 This is a really difficult workout, which Ed performed really well! 🤩
🙌 After learning that wife Tiffany is now "in remission", Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs says they have been overwhelmed by the support during her battle with serious illness.
On behalf of the entire
#TigersFamily
, all the best to Tom, Tiff and family.
Great day, this is the first time triathlete Colin has run without the support of his hands on a treadmill since his cycling accident in 2018-constantly pushing to achieve more 💪
#getbusyliving
#headinjury
#inspire
Loved being on
@BBCTheOneShow
if you want to support the Foundation and can help us with the next phase of a Hydro Pool
@GBLCentre
then please donate here.
We've been coaching David for about 4 weeks now,down at the
@Hambofoundation
David was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease,6 years ago.He has the best mindset,with an incredible attitude. Which makes our job a lot easier. Coach
@JSutliffFitness