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Meet The Paralympian At The National Paralympic Heritage Centre
24 March, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeWe’re thrilled to be welcoming Mike Brace CBE to join us for the next #MeetTheParalympian event!
Thursday 24th March at 7pm
FREE
Mike represented Britain in six Paralympic Games, including cross-country skiing at the very first Paralympic Winter Games in Örnsköldsvik in 1976. As Chairman of the British Paralympic Association from 2001 to 2008, his commitment to breaking down negative barriers to disability is unrivalled.
In our Q&A community session, Mike will be discussing what he learnt throughout his career as a cross country skier, both as a competitive athlete and managing teams. Plus, Mike will discuss his experience of chairing the National Paralympic Association, and being part of the BID team and organising committee for the London 2012 Games. Mike will also be joined by BSL Interpreter, Helen Watson.
Tickets must be pre-booked for this virtual event. Book online here:👉 https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/meet-paralympic-skier-mike-brace