<div>I'm a 46-year-old mathematician, statistician, and web application developer living in Pembrokeshire with my elderly disabled mother, whom I care for. For the past five years, my electric tricycle has been my lifeline to the outside world—it's the only way I can exercise and maintain my independence.
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<div>Due to multiple health conditions including herniated spinal disk, scoliosis, and severe panic disorder, I can only walk about 10 meters. My back issues cause chronic pain and leg numbness, while my panic disorder triggers severe physical reactions to any form of stress, including walking. I've lived with these conditions since 2005 and 2012 respectively.
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<div>But my electric tricycle changed everything. Every other day, I ride about 15 miles, experiencing freedom, joy, and the exercise my body desperately needs. It's not just transportation—it's my mental health therapy, my fitness routine, and my connection to the community.
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<div><strong>Why I Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>My current tricycle is failing me:
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<li>Frequent breakdowns requiring repeated rescues
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<li>Can't handle Pembrokeshire's hills (I bought it before moving here)
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<li>I've exceeded the weight limit due to medication side effects and perimenopause
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<li>Constant repairs that are no longer sustainable
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<li>Unsafe and unreliable for my daily needs
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<div>Without a functioning tricycle, I risk:
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<li>Losing my only form of exercise
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<li>Becoming housebound
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<li>Declining physical and mental health
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<li>Inability to continue caring for my mother
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<div><strong>The Solution: Van Raam Easy Rider</strong>
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<div>I need a Van Raam Easy Rider with mountain gears (total cost: £7,500). This tricycle will:
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<li>Support my current weight safely
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<li>Handle Pembrokeshire's steep hills
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<li>Be reliable and built to last
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<li>Allow me to maintain my independence
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<li>Enable me to continue as my mother's carer
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<div><strong>Good news: </strong>I've already secured a £450 grant from the Arctic One Foundation! I need your help to raise the remaining £7,050.
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<div><strong>How I'm Giving Back</strong>
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<div>While I'm asking for help, I'm also actively helping others:
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<div><strong>My Community Work</strong>
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<div>Mobility Mapper App: I'm developing a route finder and navigation app specifically for wheeled mobility device users
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<div>Dropped Kerb Mapper: Created an app where people can record dropped kerb locations across the UK
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<div>Advocacy: I regularly talk to people about adaptive tricycles, both in person and online
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<div>Visibility: Simply riding my trike educates people—most have never seen anything like it
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<div><strong>My Professional Background</strong>
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<div>PhD in Mathematics
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<div>Professional Statistician
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<div>Recently completed a Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development
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<div>Using my skills to create accessibility tools that help others
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<div><strong>Impact of Your Donation</strong>
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<div>Every penny raised goes directly toward purchasing the Van Raam Easy Rider tricycle (£7,500 total cost).
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<div>Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me closer to the £7,050 I still need. Together with the £450 Arctic One grant, we can reach the £7,500 needed for my new tricycle and restore my independence and quality of life.
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<div><strong>Why This Matters</strong>
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<div>This isn't a luxury—it's essential medical equipment that enables me to:
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<li>Exercise (my only option)
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<li>Remain independent
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<li>Care for my elderly mother
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<li>Maintain my mental and physical health
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<li>Stay connected to my community
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<li>Continue my accessibility advocacy work
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<div>As someone on a low income, I cannot afford to replace my tricycle without community support. Five years ago, I was employed and could purchase my first tricycle. Now, as a full-time unpaid carer, that's simply not possible.
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<div><strong>Frequently Asked Questions</strong>
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<div>Why not use a wheelchair?
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<div>My panic disorder makes wheelchair use impossible, and I need the exercise that cycling provides. The semi-recumbent position and electric assist allow me to ride without triggering my condition.
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<div>Can't you just get a regular bike?
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<div>No. I cannot balance on a two-wheeled bike due to my conditions, and I cannot pedal without electric assistance. A tricycle provides stability, and the electric motor prevents the physical stress that triggers my panic attacks.
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<div>Is this really necessary?
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<div>Absolutely. This is my only means of exercise and independent mobility. Without it, I become housebound, which would severely impact both my health and my ability to care for my mother.
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<div>What happens if you don't reach your goal?
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<div>I'm continuing to apply for other grants and exploring all funding options. Any amount raised will go directly toward the tricycle purchase.
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<div><strong>Share My Campaign</strong>
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<div>Please help by:
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<li>Donating whatever you can afford
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<li>Sharing this campaign on social media
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<li>Talking about adaptive tricycles and mobility options
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<li>Spreading awareness about invisible disabilities
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<div><strong>Thank You</strong>
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<div>Your support means the world to me. This tricycle represents freedom, health, independence, and hope. With your help, I can continue to live an active life, care for my mother, and contribute to the accessibility community through my app development work.
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<div>Every contribution brings me closer to pedaling through Pembrokeshire's beautiful landscapes once again.
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Sonya Jane
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