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Andy Reid MBE. Veteran, Survivor, Fundraiser and Motivational Speaker.
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A fantastic privilege for us to sit down with Andy Reid MBE for Episode 21 of our Sofa Stories Podcast.🎙️
Army veteran, survivor, fundraiser, author and celebrity motivational speaker.
Andy’s story is so inspiring and moving.
While serving in Helmand Province, Afghanistan with The Royal Yorkshire Regiment Andy’s life changed forever on Tuesday 13 October 2009, when he was blown up by a Taliban improved explosive device (IED) losing both legs and his right arm.
Andy’s resilience, positive mindset, determination and courage has seen him raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for Armed Forces charities before setting up his own fantastic Standing Tall Foundation which promotes the mental and physical health of all community groups, through the provision of counselling, addiction support and physical activity initiatives.
Andy has climbed Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, done multiple skydives and even cycled from Land End to John O Groats all to raise awareness and inspire others in similar situations that hope can triumph over despair.
Andy is a proud Brand Ambassador for Morson Group after a chance meeting with Ged Mason, OBE, HonDBA in Sir Alex Ferguson’s office after a Man United vs Wigan game through his friend Warren Joyce. Andy and Ged are now firm friends, and through Andy, Morson leads the way in recruiting ex servicemen for their company.
Andy also works with other brilliant leading companies such as Princess Cruises
Menzies Distribution
Money and Me Solicitors
TVS Supply Chain Solutions
Health Med. Wellness + Performance
inspiring their clients and their workforce.
It’s a privilege for us to share Andy’s story.
He truly is Inspirational, motivational and humble.. An incredible man and a fantastic episode. Give it a listen.
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