Henrik Andersson

Hi, I’m Henrik and I'd like to tell you my story. I used to live like most young people, doing a lot of sports and having fun with my friends. I don't think I questioned very much, I just lived.

But I was also very determined and ambitious. Until February 5, 2017. From that point on, my life changed dramatically. On my way home from a concert, I fell onto the tracks and was hit by a subway train.

Since then, I have been paraplegic and confined to a wheelchair. Today I know that life can change dramatically from one minute to the next. The way back to life was very hard, and in the beginning you keep on asking yourself: “Why me?”. But I have decided to fight. Because this is my second life!

Thanks to my family, my positive environment and my strong will, I have already achieved a lot and still have big plans.

During my rehabilitation at the Weißer Hof rehabilitation center, I discovered my love for table tennis. What started out as a form of therapy quickly turned into something more, and since then I have been training very intensively and with a high level of ambition.

My big dream is to win a medal at the Paralympics!

However, in order to achieve my goal, I need financial support/sponsorship.

From the fixed costs (rackets, balls) to the participation fees for tournaments/training camps (travel, accommodation) to regular sports physiotherapy and mental training, there are many other costs to consider.

I am deeply grateful for every cent!

Enclosed is a report about my journey:

THE LONG STRUGGLE BACK TO LIFE