Hospital physio who is actually a TV superhero!

By day, she is a senior physiotherapist at King's Mill Hospital. But during her spare time, she is a superhero and soon-to-be TV star, raising money to fight a painful disease.
Superhero Lizzie Smith still smiling after battling through one of her obstacle races this year.Superhero Lizzie Smith still smiling after battling through one of her obstacle races this year.
Superhero Lizzie Smith still smiling after battling through one of her obstacle races this year.

That’s 28-year-old Lizzie Smith, of Forest Town, a tireless supporter of a charity helping to develop research into a cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

Lizzie, who suffers herself from Crohn’s Disease, a chronic form of IBD, has already generated £1,300 after completing a ten-kilometre run every month this year, as well as taking part in seven muddy obstacle-course races.

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For each of the challenges, she has been dressed as a super hero. And now she is taking her adventures to a new level by appearing on the popular ITV assault-course game show, ‘Ninja Warrior UK’, a new series of which starts on New Year’s Eve. Dressed as Wonder Woman, she hopes to raise awareness of Crohn’s and how it impacts people’s lives.

Lizzie’s various costumes have camouflaged considerable pain. For remarkably, she has tackled all her runs and obstacles while receiving ongoing treatment, including infusions which are seen as a last resort before surgery.

“It has been quite a challenge, working in a hospital and training for these events,” she admitted. “But I am a massive superhero geek, and I am determined to raise money and awareness for a disease that currently has no cure, but affects so many people.

“I want to inspire and empower to show that obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t give up. Figure out how to climb it or smash it!”

Intrepid Lizzie also plans to compete at the European Obstacle Course Championships in 2017, and has been nominated for awards. To support her, go to her online fundraising page at JustGiving.