Sport became Jack's 'thing' and he did very well in many spheres including basketball, rowing and javelin. His other passion was working out at the gym. Earning money (and muscles!) along the way. He started to do some acting, and also played parts in army training as 'the wounded'. He also worked as as a night support worker in a hostel for homeless young people. He was an inspiration to the youngsters there. The most wonderful role model – selling the message 'Life is what you make it!' - his determination and grit making others question their own feelings of discontent. (He was also hotly fancied by all the girls!)

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Born with a foreshortened leg, Jack had a lot of challenges as he was growing up. From difficulties with mobility to the pain his prosthetic leg caused. He spent a lot of time in a wheelchair. When he was 5 he started riding with Burcott Riding for the Disabled. He attacked this new challenge with gusto, and soon became the group's champion, winning many trophies and rosettes. The pain and difficulties caused by his prosthetic leg continued to plague him, and when he was 17 he made the brave decision to have part of the leg amputated to make the attachment easier. He also decided to not use a prosthetic that tried to look like a 'real' leg but opted for the more robotic option, that definitely had 'go faster stripes!' Sport became Jack's 'thing' and he did very well in many spheres including basketball, rowing and javelin. His other passion was working out at the gym. Earning money (and muscles!) along the way. He started to do some acting, and also played parts in army training as 'the wounded'. He also worked as as a night support worker in a hostel for homeless young people. He was an inspiration to the youngsters there. The most wonderful role model – selling the message 'Life is what you make it!' - his determination and grit making others question their own feelings of discontent. (He was also hotly fancied by all the girls!) Jack went to college, and worked towards making sport his career. Ultimately becoming a personal trainer, where again he is an inspiration to all. During this journey Jack was honoured to be asked to be part of the opening ceremony for the London Para – Olympics! Spinning high above on wires in various guises he kept all that know him spellbound. Currently Jack is competing in a Models of Diversity competition, and is doing very well in the rounds so far campaigning against discrimination. He has overcome diversity and is an inspiration to all that know him. A wonderful young man!

“Luckily, I’ve been in pain all my life, so I’ve got a high pain threshold.”

Born with a foreshortened leg, Jack had a lot of challenges as he was growing up. From difficulties with mobility to the pain his prosthetic leg caused. He spent a lot of time in a wheelchair.

 

When he was 5 he started riding with Burcott Riding for the Disabled. He attacked this new challenge with gusto, and soon became the group's champion, winning many trophies and rosettes. The pain and difficulties caused by his prosthetic leg continued to plague him, and when he was 17 he made the brave decision to have part of the leg amputated to make the attachment easier. He also decided to not use a prosthetic that tried to look like a 'real' leg but opted for the more robotic option, that definitely had 'go faster stripes!'

 

Sport became Jack's 'thing' and he did very well in many spheres including basketball, rowing and javelin. His other passion was working out at the gym. Earning money (and muscles!) along the way. He started to do some acting, and also played parts in army training as 'the wounded'. He also worked as as a night support worker in a hostel for homeless young people. He was an inspiration to the youngsters there. The most wonderful role model – selling the message 'Life is what you make it!' - his determination and grit making others question their own feelings of discontent. (He was also hotly fancied by all the girls!)

 

Jack went to college, and worked towards making sport his career. Ultimately becoming a personal trainer, where again he is an inspiration to all. During this journey Jack was honoured to be asked to be part of the opening ceremony for the London Para – Olympics! Spinning high above on wires in various guises he kept all that know him spellbound. Currently Jack is competing in a Models of Diversity competition, and is doing very well in the rounds so far campaigning against discrimination. 

 

He has overcome diversity and is an inspiration to all that know him. A wonderful young man! 

 

Jack featured in Access Magazine.