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Paul is always truly appreciative of the feedback he receives.
Recently, Paul had the privilege of speaking at Archbishop Holgate’s School in York. It was a personal milestone for him — delivering eight One Punch Ruins Lives talks in one day, reaching 1,900...
University of Hull talk
This week, Paul was invited to the University of Hull. He delivered ‘From Rock Bottom to Finding Purpose’ to nutrition and dietetics master’s students. The group was fantastic and engaged as he...
Feedback from the Healing Academy
It is always a pleasure to receive feedback that Paul Talks has made a genuine difference; Paul is continually humbled by such kind words, and recently we were delighted to hear from Stephen Logan,...
Talk to 1,900 young people in one day
WHAT A DAY for Paul Talks at Archbishop Holgate’s School in York…. This was a personal milestone for Paul: 8 ‘One Punch Ruins Lives’ talks in one day, reaching 1,900 young people across Years 7-13,...
A successful partnership with the Youth Justice Service
Paul is delighted to continue his work with Hull Youth Justice and East Riding Youth Justice Services in 2026. He delivers his One Punch Ruins Lives presentation to individuals and groups of...
ITV Calendar TV Feature and Filming
ITV Calendar Filming and VisitIn advance of their amazing 160-mile Yorkshire Wolds Way running challenge, P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery founder and CEO Paul Spence and long-time supporter Lee Thompson...
Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools.
Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary school pupil in years 7-10, and provide ten educational booklets to every primary...
One Step Leads to Thousands. 10th Anniversary of First Marathon
“I could never do what you do.” This is a phrase Paul Spence hears a lot. On the tenth anniversary of his first marathon, many who know Paul Spence now see a powerful, ambitious, capable man in...
Presenting ‘My Life Changing Journey’ to Nursing students at The University of Hull.
Presenting ‘My Life Changing Journey’ to Nursing students at The University of Hull.I recently had the pleasure of presenting to first-year nursing students at the University of Hull. This is the...
The Black Beacon Mountain Ultra 100 Miles
The Black Beacon Mountain Ultra 100 Miles This event is labelled as one of the world’s toughest marathons and now I know why!Following the successful completion of a 100 mile challenge previously,...