Beach Wheelchair for Norfolk
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I'm trying to raise money to purchase a beach wheelchair to be used by any disabled visitor to Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk.
Wells is a really beautiful beach, but can only really be enjoyed if you're able to walk. A beach wheelchair can be pushed on decking, woodland and sand and can even go into shallow water. The difference a chair would make would be wonderful, not only for the disabled person but for the whole family.
The picture I've used is of Connor enjoying his local beach with his family. Connor lives on the Isle of Wight; if he lived near Wells he would have to travel to Great Yarmouth just so he could enjoy a day out at the beach like his friends.
If I somehow raise more money than is needed for one chair, any extra money will be used towards a second chair, either for Wells or for another local beach.
I don't live in Norfolk but have many happy memories of Wells beach as a child, but we stopped going when my Nan's mobility declined.
I am also a wheelchair user and this is part of my 30 Wishes, you can read more about the chair, how it will help people and how to get involved here http://my30wishes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/wish-3-beach-wheelchair.html
It's inspired by my Nan, who passed away from MS earlier this year; instead of the typical bench, I know she would love for others to enjoy the beach.
I'm going to need lots of help to raise this money and will provide a link to any business that kindly donates. I'm currently talking to a business by the beach about them lending out the chair, but if you know of anyone near a North Norfolk beach who would be happy to store and lend out a beach wheelchair, please get in touch.
Thank you,
Vikki.
[email redacted]
Http://my30wishes.blogspot.com
Wells is a really beautiful beach, but can only really be enjoyed if you're able to walk. A beach wheelchair can be pushed on decking, woodland and sand and can even go into shallow water. The difference a chair would make would be wonderful, not only for the disabled person but for the whole family.
The picture I've used is of Connor enjoying his local beach with his family. Connor lives on the Isle of Wight; if he lived near Wells he would have to travel to Great Yarmouth just so he could enjoy a day out at the beach like his friends.
If I somehow raise more money than is needed for one chair, any extra money will be used towards a second chair, either for Wells or for another local beach.
I don't live in Norfolk but have many happy memories of Wells beach as a child, but we stopped going when my Nan's mobility declined.
I am also a wheelchair user and this is part of my 30 Wishes, you can read more about the chair, how it will help people and how to get involved here http://my30wishes.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/wish-3-beach-wheelchair.html
It's inspired by my Nan, who passed away from MS earlier this year; instead of the typical bench, I know she would love for others to enjoy the beach.
I'm going to need lots of help to raise this money and will provide a link to any business that kindly donates. I'm currently talking to a business by the beach about them lending out the chair, but if you know of anyone near a North Norfolk beach who would be happy to store and lend out a beach wheelchair, please get in touch.
Thank you,
Vikki.
[email redacted]
Http://my30wishes.blogspot.com
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Vikki George
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