Introducing Lionel Jenkins. He's not a superhero. He isn't famous. He hasn't climbed Everest or invented some great gadget. He's just a regular man living with a spinal cord injury... and that's exactly why he's worth getting to know.

Like millions of people, Lionel has his passions. He grew up in the 1970s, loves science fiction, keeps an eye on world events, follows music, enjoys a bit of journalism, and has opinions on almost everything. Underneath the wheelchair is someone whose interests, humour and personality are just as important as his disability.

For the next 52 weeks, Lionel will guide us through the funny, frustrating, surprising and sometimes emotional moments that come with living with a spinal cord injury. Some of the cartoons will make you laugh out loud. Others might make you stop and think. But each one is grounded in real situations experienced by people who rely on carers every day. The goal isn't simply to entertainment, but create awareness.

I hope that by seeing the world through Lionel's eyes, carers, healthcare professionals, family members and friends can gain a better understanding of the challenges that often go unnoticed by others.

So, if you're any of the people mentioned above, Lionel couldn't ask for a better travelling companion as he takes you through our foundational Spinal Cord Injury Training one laugh at a time. Together, the cartoons and training modules are designed to build both confidence and understanding—because great care begins with seeing the person, not just the injury.

Next week in Life of Lionel: We step inside Lionel's mind!

Before you go, what do you think Lionel is most likely to get himself into over the next 52 cartoons? We'd love to hear your predictions in the comments!