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Matt King Author & Editor

Matt King was destined to be a rugby player but broke his neck in his first professional game. He has since gone on to break boundaries for those with severe spinal cord injuries who require permanent ventilation including gaining a degree, working as a legal specialist, skiing, participating in marathons, becoming a renowned mouth-painter, giving inspirational speeches to major organisations and carrying the Olympic torch. In 2012 he was awarded the OBE for services to chatiry