Independence for this woman in her 90s!
Independence for this woman in her 90s!
We awarded funding to Rita, who is registered as partially sighted due to macular degeneration and is losing her eyesight. As a young woman she had a lumber fusion. Now in her 90s, she fractured her spine 2 years ago which stopped her being mobile. She is on strong pain relief and can only mobilise using a walker. This is becoming increasingly difficult due to muscle weakness around the spine. She is becoming increasingly isolated as she is only able to take her weight for short periods of time.
Rita's son provided lovely feedback:
Improving Katy's independence
Improving Katy's independence
In January this year, we awarded funding to Katy towards the purchase of an electric wheelchair. Katy has had Guillarme Barre Syndrome for most of her life. She also has other severe health conditions, including Sjogren's syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Costocondritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and a heart condition.
Recumbent Trike for Robyn
Recumbent Trike for Robyn
In September last year we awarded a grant to Robyn towards the purchase of a recumbent trike. Robyn has a history of cerebral palsy with spastic diplegic gait and also, severe spinal degeneration causing further mobility problems, with arthritis in both thumb joints, right wrist, and right ankle.
Robyn cannot drive and has a 3/4 mile walk to the nearest shops. Previously she could walk this distance, but within the last 18 months, with deteriorating health, is now unable to do so.
Debbie's return to the great outdoors!
Debbie's return to the great outdoors!
In the summer we awarded funding to Debbie, 39, from Hull. She was born with congenital spina bifida and our grant was used to purchase a new ergonomic wheelchair and power attachment which would enable the chair to be used independently.
Tri-ride for Tigs
Tri-ride for Tigs
Funding was awarded in May to Mark (Tigs), who suffers from complex PTSD and chronic pain which affects his entire body. He also suffers with chronic fatigue and migraines. He is unable to drive or work and is married with two young children.
An all-terrain buggy for Nicole
An all-terrain buggy for Nicole
At the beginning of the year we awarded funding to eighteen year old Nicole. She has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which compromises her ability to get out to the places she loves. The grant was put towards the purchase of a specialist all terrain buggy for Nicole, who is a full-time wheelchair user.
Mo gets out and about
Mo gets out and about
We awarded funding to a young man with a diagnosis of Cerebral palsy. The money was spent on an electric scooter, which has enabled Mo to get out and about independently.
His mother (who is his main carer) reported that before he used to be stuck in the house day and night, and it was very stressful. Now his life has improved immeasurably.
Improved mobility for Douglas
Improved mobility for Douglas
Last September we awarded funding to Douglas. He has Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and had a stem cell transplant in 2019. He still suffers with the side effects of this and is having treatment to try and prevent any reoccurrence.
Douglas moved to a new property which is nowhere near shops or amenities and he was unable to walk due to extreme joint pain. This meant that he was becoming more and more isolated.
Tyler getting out and about
Tyler getting out and about
We awarded funding to Tyler to help fund the purchase of a manual active wheelchair, front track wheel, and front power attachment. Tyler is a 23 year old who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression and ME/CFS alongside having a sleep disorder and gastrointestinal problems that are part of his ME/CFS.
Susan going places
Susan going places
We recently helped Susan from East Sussex, who has a medical history of osteoarthritis, spinal injury and anxiety.