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After serving as a Captain in the Parachute Regiment, Lev took his experience of challenging and dangerous environments to become a photojournalist and leader of expeditions. His love of Africa led him to undertake a one-man trek along the length of the Nile where he learned how communities survive in the harshest of climates. He then took on the Himalayas, Central and South America, and the route from Russian to Iran. He considers the lessons both personal and witnessed, in motivation, survival, and the nature of risk.
Blind Ultra-marathon Runner
Simon was determined not to let his blindness be a barrier to doing things, including distance running. Using a mobile phone and app, he was able to start training on busy open roads without a guide. After just a few months training, a few set-backs and a lot of determination he was running ultramarathons. He now works with technology companies to help him push himself further and achieve even more incredible things.
Emergency Response Surgeon
Richard served as SAS Medical Officer, operating in the field on soldiers and civilians alike. He is now a leading orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the Disaster Emergency Response Team – responding to events like the earthquake in Haiti and civil war in Libya. Richard describes arriving in a stricken area with the infrastructure destroyed: “Without water, power or the rule of law, you take nothing for granted - the challenges go beyond what most of us can imagine.”
Para-Cyclist and Adventurer
Jaco was a member of the Parachute Regiment. When was completing his second six-month tour of Afghanistan the helicopter he was in came under enemy fire and he was hit by a rocket propelled grenade, sustaining devastating injuries and losing his left arm. He didn’t let his injuries stop him and been a member of the GB Para-Cycling team. Jaco was also a member of the record-breaking team of wounded soldiers to trek unsupported to the North Pole and was joined by Prince Harry.
Ed Stafford is the first person to walk the length of the Amazon river, taking over two years, dicing with death, and discovering amazing things about the world, communities, and himself. Just a couple of years later he was pushing himself physically and mentally once again by living alone on a desert island with no equipment, provisions or support. Ed speaks about risk, overcoming fears, and the power of human determination.
TV and Radio Presenter
After Blue Peter, Helen has presented everything from Holiday Hit Squad to Wimbledon, Countryfile to Women's Super League football. She’s also taken on extraordinary challenges including desert ultra-marathons, kayaking up the Amazon, and walking a tightrope across one of London’s most familiar landmarks.
A terrifying climbing accident in the Andes took Joe to the brink of death. His story of survival and comradeship has since captivated millions in the film Touching The Void. Joe explains to delegates how making the right decisions, in the right place at the right time, can make the difference between succeeding and dying. Careful planning, effective teamwork, goal setting, coolness under pressure and self-belief are vital factors: “It’s about choice, not chance.”
Explorer and Environmentalist
Lucy is a modern adventurer whose expeditions have seen her documenting the impact of climate change on the Greenland ice sheet to exploring uncharted territory in the Guyanan rainforest.
After her oarsman husband developed an uncontrollable fear of the ocean, Debra continued alone and rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Having battled against 30’ waves and force 8 squalls in a 23 foot plywood boat, Debra describes the exhilaration of reaching a goal that once seemed unattainable. She’s also led a team of ‘ordinary’ businesswomen on an expedition to the Arctic Circle and leaves audiences with the impression they too can rise to their own challenges.
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