Simon Jameson

Simon Jameson (born 15.05.1988) is one of the participants of the 4-part TV-series '. He has muscular dystrophy and took part in airsoft for the show.
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Simon is a very determined young man who longs to change the perception of people with disabilities. Being your average male teenager Simon was always craving action and adventure but being in a wheelchair has meant these experiences were limited. He has always loved airsoft and has tried to play in the past, but he feels that because of the wheelchair people see him as different and not able to complete at the same level. Because of this he has devoted the last five years of his life and invested heavily in the development of a wheelchair that is fully adapted which would allow him and other wheelchair users participate in airsoft without being impeded. Simon’s older brother Edward also had MD and he sadly passed away two years ago. This challenge means so much to Simon and his family, as it will prove that the past five years of hard work have paid off.
Challenge in Yes I Can
Simon’s vision is to make something that would allow him to participate equally in a game of airsoft.
With the help of his Dad and a lot of time and money, Simon has been adapting a wheelchair that would allow him compete equally. He has put everything into this project and he is determined to turn what some people see as an extreme weakness, into a strength.
Why he is taking part in Yes I Can
Simon desperately wants to prove a point to people that just because he is in a wheelchair doesn’t mean he cannot compete in the same sports as able bodied people. He says that when able bodied people see a person in a wheelchair he believes that they are thinking ‘well what can they do?’ ‘How can they play?’. He wants to change this and prove people wrong and show them that he is just as good a competitor. He believes that when you compete and challenge yourself and others then you are recognised as equal. As a person in a wheelchair you are underestimated. He wants to change this prejudice and teach people not to pre-judge a disabled person’s abilities.
He said that for him, it’s not really about the one day challenge. It’s the fact that the challenge will be the culmination of all his hard work over the past couple of years.

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