Paine Foundation

I have told a lot of peoples stories on here, so I thought it was time for me to (once again) share mine 💪

My journey has not been plain sailing, I really wish it was, but throughout the years, I have put in the effort, worked through pain, and dealt with my fair share of discrimination, and I'm still standing 🥰

The next year of my life is going to look VERY different, and I will be documenting it on my personal account ! I am not ready for it, I don't think anyone could be, but it has to happen, and I'll come back stronger 🫡

⚽ One story. One game. One goal: making football accessible for everyone.

Meet Eleanor Keegan, a talented full back for Worthing FC whose journey reflects everything that makes football special, commitment, resilience, teamwork and opportunity. From grassroots football to competing at a high level in the women's game, Eleanor continues to inspire both on and off the pitch 💪

At the Paine Foundation, we're passionate about creating a future where disability football and mainstream football are seen as equal parts of the same beautiful game. Football has the power to bring people together, break down barriers and create opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or ability 🧡⚽️

By highlighting role models like Eleanor, we hope to encourage more people to get involved in football, support inclusive sport and help grow opportunities for the next generation of players 🔥

Who is your biggest football inspiration? Let us know below 👇⚽

Progress in football isn't just about pushing harder, it's about knowing when to recover, reset, and come back stronger 🧡⚽️

For many female disabled footballers, every step forward comes while managing chronic pain, overcoming physical limitations, and adapting to challenges that others may never see 🔥

Strength isn't just measured by performance on the pitch, it's found in the determination to keep showing up, keep believing, and keep moving forward 💪

⚽ Football creates opportunities to build confidence, develop skills, strengthen resilience, and be part of something bigger.

At Paine Foundation, we're passionate about providing disabled players with the chance to train, compete, and develop in a supportive football environment. Whether you have ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Spinabifida, are an amputee or so many more conditions, you deserve the space to shine ✨

🧡 Creating community. Developing players. Changing lives 🧡

Shelbée Clarke is just one example of how disability football continues to inspire and break barriers across the game. ⚽️🔥

Inclusive football matters. Representation matters. Opportunity matters. And the future of parafootball has never looked brighter 🙌⚽️

Every match, every challenge and every moment on the pitch continues to push disability football forward, inspiring the next generation of adaptive athletes to believe anything is possible 💪

Follow for more disability football content, amputee football stories, adaptive athlete features and inclusive sport inspiration 🧡⚽️

Strength has no limits 💪💪

Celebrating adaptive sports, disability inclusion, resilience, accessibility, empowerment, mental strength, and athletes breaking barriers every day 😁

Your ability is greater than any obstacle 🔥

Future England star 🌹🏉

At just 18, Solana is already representing GB7s & England U21 while balancing rugby and university life in Surrey. From Harlequins to the international stage, her dedication, humility and passion for the game are inspiring the next generation of athletes.

The best part? She’s doing it all while championing community, women’s rugby and now inclusive sport. Keep an eye on this rising talent 👏

Losses don’t define you. Your mindset, resilience, and what you still bring to the game do. ⚽🔥

Every setback is a setup for growth. Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep showing up, because your story isn’t finished yet.

Whether it’s football, fitness, or life, champions focus on purpose over pain and progress over setbacks. 💯

Tag a teammate who needs this reminder today 👇

From grassroots football to competing at the highest levels ⚽️💙

Grace’s journey has been built on hard work, dedication, and belief every step of the way 🙌

An inspiring pathway through the women’s game — and still more to come 👊🔥

From adversity to athlete. 💪⚽️

At just 14, Izzy underwent an amputation after being diagnosed with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia, now she’s helping pioneer women’s amputee football with Cambridge City FC.

A story of resilience, courage and determination that deserves to be seen. 🙌

Come and support Izzy at the FA Disability Cup on 27th June 2026. 🏆