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Michelle La Vars

Injury:
Severe head injuries, broken collar bone, ribs and tragically a broken back with spinal damage leaving Michelle a paraplegic.
Treatment:
2 weeks in ICU, 8 weeks in Royal Adelaide Hospital before being able to move to the Hampstead rehabilitation hospital. After 11 months and 3 weeks, Michelle was able to go home.

When Michelle had her fall in 1992 the trust didn’t exist and it was hard for her not to feel a little abandoned by the industry. There just wasn’t anywhere for me to fit in but now with the trust I don’t feel that way. I know they have my back and I’m remembered for what I gave to the racing industry.

“There just wasn't anywhere for me to fit in but now with the trust I don't feel that way. I know they have my back and I'm remembered for what I gave to the racing industry.

I'm extremely grateful to the Trust as they purchased for me a new wheel chair and attachment that takes a lot of stress from my arms and shoulders that I have had on-going problems with."
Michelle is now an ambassador to the trust and continues to help support it, to help fellow jockeys and their families as she knows first-hand how devastating a bad race fall can change your life and of the high on going costs.

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Dennis William Green

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the help I’ve received from the NJT. My journey in racing began in the early 1970’s as an apprentice for legendary Caulfield trainer Geoff Murphy. These were tough times for a fourteen-year-old, and unfortunately Murphy’s stable was not...

I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the help I’ve received from the NJT. My journey in racing began in the early 1970’s as an...

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Paul Timbery

I am writing to sincerely thank the NJT for their assistance which allowed me to buy a caravan to live in while we await the repair/rebuild of the house we were living in. This has alleviated so much stress and worries for my wife and myself, having somewhere to live...

I am writing to sincerely thank the NJT for their assistance which allowed me to buy a caravan to live in while we await the repair/rebuild of the house we...

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Michael Attard

I’m writing this letter to let you know how much it means to me, my wife Sharon and my family for the support you’ve provided; it means more than words can describe. On August 1, 2021, I was kicked by one of my horses and was taken to the hospital...

I’m writing this letter to let you know how much it means to me, my wife Sharon and my family for the support you’ve provided; it means more than words...

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Bill Goodwin

I would like to sincerely thank the National Jockeys Trust and everyone else involved in getting my new wheelchair-accessible vehicle. "The difference it has made to my everyday life is invaluable, and I appreciate the time and effort put into making it happen.”

I would like to sincerely thank the National Jockeys Trust and everyone else involved in getting my new wheelchair-accessible vehicle. "The difference it has made to my everyday life is...

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Kate Brooks

“The support didn’t stop there. As I had a career-ending injury, the NJT gave me a sum of money to keep me on my feet and get the medical aids I needed.”
“The support didn’t stop there. As I had a career-ending injury, the NJT gave me a sum of money to keep me on my feet and get the medical aids...
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The National Jockeys Trust acknowledges John and Denise Cobcroft’s generous bequest.

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The National Jockeys Trust acknowledges John and Denise Cobcroft’s generous bequest.