Annual Luncheon and Prizegiving

Andy's story started with losing his Mum to leukaemia aged just twelve years of age. He joined the Marines age seventeen and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After a very serious explosion where he was injured extensively he worked through years of intensive rehabilitation and bravely chose to have his leg amputated to achieve a better quality of life.

Andy has achieved amazing success competing at the Invictus Games and winning a gold medal!! He has climbed some of the highest mountains in the world and has become the fastest single leg amputee in the World of 10km. Thankfully the lights had been dimmed for the presentation as a tear or two was shed by guests.

Andy detailed how he was able to turn his significant emotional and physical loss into a catalyst for his future success and how he was able to covert the lessons he’s learnt into motivational tools. These tools can be used by others to help their daily decision making and help them to manage pressures that more effectively.

Not only are Andy’s achievements inspirational but he was is a truly motivational and engaging speaker. His powerful story wowed everyone attending the lunch.

If you missed the event and would like to know more about Andy's journey his autobiography 'You'll never walk' is available to buy on Amazon.

The Lunch also celebrated the success of exam candidates during 2017. In addition there were 4 very well deserved awards presented:

• Kenneth Griffiths prize for best completion in 2016 in Advanced Diploma in Insurance
Awarded to: John Clarke from Kingsbridge Insurance brokers

• Best Completion of the 2016 Diploma in Insurance
Awarded to Andrew horn from Southport Insurance brokers

• Best Completion in 2016 of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
Awarded to: bailey ewel from robinsons ifa

• Best Completion in 2015 of the Diploma in Financial Planning
Awarded to Jacob Hartley from Lift Financial

Finally a very special thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible;

Pavis Financial Managment, Griffiths and Armour, Royal London and Weightmans.