Alma Law renews sponsorship of wheelchair athlete Chris Feeley

In 2004 Chris Feeley, aged just 22, suffered catastrophic spinal injuries in an accident at work. Grant Evatt from Alma Law represented Chris in his successful personal injury claim, and they remain firm friends.

In 2004 Chris Feeley, aged just 22, suffered catastrophic spinal injuries in an accident at work. Grant Evatt from Alma Law represented Chris in his successful personal injury claim, and they remain firm friends. 

Chris and his wife Amy run a successful holiday business, 'Whistley Waters, a beautiful 15-acre retreat in the West Country with fishing lakes, Chris’s passion. 

Triathlon

Since 2019, Chris has regularly competed nationally in wheelchair Para-triathlon. Last year, Chris won gold at the British Triathlon Paratri Super Series, and he was the first ever wheelchair athlete to compete at IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth – you can read more here.

This summer, Chris is in full-time training for three huge races:

• The British Para Triathlon at Dorney Lake on the 16^th July 
• The 255 Triathlon at Goodwood on the 31^st July 
• The Volvo World Triathlon Para Series in Swansea on 6^th August  

He would be delighted to receive your support. 

Grant Evatt – Alma Law 

Chris is a legend. He inspires me and others every day and yet, he is also the most modest of men – we can all learn from that. 

I had the very great privilege to act for him in his claim for personal injury damages. He is living proof that with excellent medical care, rehabilitation and sufficient compensation, anyone with a spinal cord injury can live a full and happy life after injury.  

Alma Law is fully supportive of Chris and his continuing athletic ambitions.  This is despite a gentleman’s agreement that I will do the swimming leg in the Superhero Triathlon in August.  IRONMAN Hawaii here we come!

Chris

I am so thankful to Alma Law for supporting me again this season. It is such a good motivation knowing people believe I can do this. I’ve been training hard this year and have had some great personal results so far. Even better, I have been training with my two sons, Joseph aged 10 and Rupert 8, who have competed in their own competitions this season. Watching how they tackle every challenge makes them my inspiration. In fact, my whole family are hoping to compete together in the Superhero Tri, a fund raiser for Access Adventure, who are a charity enabling disabled people to take part in adventure sport. We are looking forward to Grant joining our team and seeing how he manages in a racing wheelchair!

13th July 2022