Hi everyone, I’m TJ.

For a long time, I’ve been battling severe, chronic health issues, specifically Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Fibromyalgia. These conditions mean my joints, especially my hips, dislocate and sublux frequently. It is painful, exhausting, and on many days, it makes moving at all feel impossible.

I currently have a manual wheelchair, but the truth is, it’s not enough. Pushing myself is physically draining and often triggers more dislocations and flares. Because of this, I find myself stuck at home far too often, unable to even leave my house without help because I don’t have a ramp at my front door.

Why I’m asking for help:

My biggest heartbreak is how this affects my life as a dad. My kids are my world, and it hurts to have to tell them "I can't go" or "I have to stay behind" because my body won't cooperate. I want to be an active part of their lives. I want to be out at the park with them, handle the school runs without agony, and simply be the dad they deserve to have by their side.

The Solution:

I have found the perfect chair for my needs: the Etech Mobility Freedom Pro AF.

• It’s Automatic: Because of my hip condition and the constant risk of dislocations, I can’t bend down to manually fold or lock a heavy chair. This model is auto-folding, it folds itself at the touch of a button or via remote.

• It’s Lightweight: It is one of the few chairs light enough for me to manage without a ramp, meaning I can finally get out of my front door independently.

How you can help:

The chair itself costs £995.50. I have set my goal at £1,100 because GoFundMe takes a percentage of every donation in platform and transaction fees. I want to ensure that after those fees are deducted, I still have the full amount needed to purchase the chair and perhaps a small accessory like a rain cover to keep it in good condition.

Every penny donated goes directly toward my independence and my time with my children. Even if you can’t donate, sharing this page with your friends and family would mean the world to me.

Thank you for seeing me, listening to my story, and helping me get back to the life I want to lead with my family.

With gratitude,

TJ