A MAN who is a survivor of the ‘miracle-drug’ Thalidomide and was born with no arms will be sharing his story in Dorchester next month.

Brian Gault, author of the book Look, No Hands! will be speaking at The Storehouse Church on Sunday, March 8.

Mr Gault was one of 450 survivors of the drug Thalidomide which was used during the early 1960s in the UK.

To the shock of his parents he was born with no arms.

Pastor Mark Topp said: “Brian is coming to share his incredible story.

“He is a survivor of the Thalidomide drug and was born without any arms, he’s quite an inspirational guy.

“His book is called Look, No Hands! and is in its 23rd edition. He will be selling copies of his book and speaking to raise awareness of disabled adults and kids.

“They still use the drug Thalidomide in Brazil and babies are being born with defects, so he raises money to support them.

“I haven’t spoken to Brian yet, but I’m looking forward to hearing his story too.

“He’s a Christian, so he shares his story about how God is using him regardless of his situation.

“His feet are his hands and his legs are his arms. He does everything with his feet and his legs. The only time his feet get a rest is when he is walking.

“I don’t think many people know about the drug Thalidomide because it was used back in the 1960s and we don’t use it anymore.

“Brian has overcome a lot of barriers in his life and still has a positive outlook.”

Mark added: “The church is going to be selling some books which people can buy and the money will go towards helping children and adults who are disabled all over the world.

“As a church we will make a donation and offering to Brian. If people don’t want to give money they don’t have to. But it’s a way of saying thank you for sharing your story.”

Mr Gault will be speaking at the church on Sunday, March 8 at 6pm.