Help me to go where the wild things are

Hafod Holmes

My heart consultant recently mended my heart and gave me the next 20 years (with luck on my side) I want to live them, not just be alive. Live them outside when I can, in the fields, down the lanes and stopping to talk to the cows.

 

As a disabled, older person it is very hard for me to get out and about except inside a car. I am always longing to be where the wild things are and relish the sun on my face. For the last five years my ability to 'escape' into nature without someone taking me, has been my electric assisted trike, but it is increasingly difficult for me to use and fresh air outings have become fewer as it is becomes harder each time.

 

An all terrain, automatic trike with shock absorbers to protect my damaged spine, wrist supports and side bags for my crutches is £8,600. This would allow me to go out and about in the fresh air more readily and without painful jolts to my hips, back and neck. The automatic gears will make cycling easier and the design is more stable, increasing my safety.

 

I would not wish anybody to donate a penny that they could not easily afford, but if you have a few lying unused and can spare them, I would be very grateful if you could help me to continue to access to the outside world.