Disabled Sports Foundation The Foundation "was created in 1979 to provide supplemental funds to the British Sports Association for the Disabled and the British Paraplegic Sports Society..." Thompson was invited to become a Trustee of the Foundation in December 1979 and, until his resignation in December 1982, played a very active role in its affairs. In particular, he launched an appeal in 1981 aimed at football organizations, with the support of many famous players, managers and others. 1979-1982