Iraq war veteran inspires Carmarthenshire pupils
Scores of Carmarthenshire secondary pupils have been inspired by severely injured Iraq war veteran Phil Packer. The founder of the British Inspirational Trust (BRIT), which aims to support young people facing adversity, 40-year-old Packer was once told he would never walk again, something he was never prepared top accept. More than 100 Queen Elizabeth High School pupils listened to his inspirational talk before going on a walkabout with him as part of his UK-wide campaign – BRIT 2012. Mr Packer, MBE, is a former British Provost Officer who suffered severe spinal cord injuries whilst on active service in Iraq in February 2008. Despite being told at the time that he would never walk again, he has since undertaken a number of physical challenges for charity, including walking the London Marathon in 2009 over 14 days. His fundraising efforts have raised well over a million pounds, gaining national media attention and several national awards. Packer has since founded the British Inspirat...