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.
A smile from Helen
A smile from Helen
In the summer this year we awarded funding to a woman who has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis since 2007. Helen previously worked full time as a nurse, then reduced her hours to 15 hours per week, and now in the process of applying for medical retirement. Helen has faced a lot of change in the last two years, affecting her physically and mentally, as she is no longer able to do things as independently as before. Helen has young children and was unable to take them out and about due to her worsening mobility.
Foldable Mobility Scooter
Foldable Mobility Scooter
At the beginning of this year we awarded a funding contribution to a lady called Chantelle who has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Our grant was used towards the cost of a foldable mobility scooter to help her to improve her independence.
Mobility scooter
Mobility scooter
Earlier this year we awarded funding to Kimberley from Hertfordshire for a mobility scooter.
Kimberley is in permanent severe pain with her back. She was diagnosed with a worn disc in her lower spine, resulting in two vertebrae grinding against each other when she moves. She uses a crutch to mobilise, but is visibly in pain when moving.