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Help Jan get her freedom back!

A disabled charity worker by the name of Jan has had her mobility scooter vandalised beyond economical repair.

On the evening of Friday 1st of September 2017, Jan was on her way home from her local town centre when she was approached by a group of teenage thugs. They proceeded to attack her scooter by pulling off the mirrors, smashing the plastics, indicators and then finally slashing the back of her headrest with a knife. Unfortunately, Jan was unable to get away from them in time and although she was not physically hurt, her scooter was in a bad state after the attack.

Now over 10 years old, the battery inside her mobility scooter has deteriorated to a point where the scooter is very slow. Replacing the batteries and all parts broken in the attack wouldn't make economic sense. Jan is entitled to a scooter on the governments disability scheme but she uses the money instead to put towards her household bills. She saved up nearly £2500 to purchase the previous scooter.

Jan has been attacked and mugged on numerous occasions, all of which (including the recent) have been reported to the local Police.

A familiar face in town, Jan is a charity worker for The Salvation Army and regularly collects donations for them whilst handing out 'The War Cry' magazine around Farnborough and Aldershot.

For 25 years Jan has suffered with a severe speech impediment, she tells me that these attacks have only made it worse.

"Although my scooter is broken, I refuse to stay indoors because that means they've won" - 'They', meaning her attackers. I admire the bravery she has shown by continuing to do her day-to-day activities and the obvious passion she has for her charity work.

I'd love to be able to let her know that some very kind people have all come together to help buy her a new mobility scooter. I've never known anyone more deserving of some help.

Please help. Thanks




Organizer

Martin Law
Organizer

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