Becky, like all of us, wants to be able to lead an active independent life. She wants to be able to go to work, take her assistance dog Gino for a walk, ride with Cotswold Riding for the disabled, sing in a choir and be able to maintain her level of dignity by being able to attend to her personal needs by herself. Unfortunately, after several falls and hospital stays she has been told that her home and workplace aren't suitable for her to use safely alone. The medical profession say, that as a result of years of making do and managing unsuitable conditions, her body can no longer stand the strain. Cerebral Palsy means she has no strength in one-half of her body so when the other half is out of action Becky is helpless to remain independent. She is currently in hospital having to learn to weight bare again due to the damage on her good side that she relies on. Her current chair does not allow her to sit properly or transfer unaided meaning Becky now has to have someone around to assist her in anything that she does. Her basic independence has gone and she is worried that she won't get this back.

But with a new specially adapted wheelchair, Becky could overcome all these barriers. The chair we are trying to fundraise for is a Chasswheel Four X DL, it has four motors which power each wheel separately and the split diff axles allow for navigation of higher or rough ground and even larger stones or steps. It is a high-end piece of equipment but it will truly allow Becky to regain her independence and have a more active lifestyle. The wonder of this chair is that it could also allow moments where she will be able to stand, allowing Becky to have enhanced blood circulation, easier breathing and a reduction of spasticity and contractures. Her dream of standing in her choir and singing up right next to her peers could be a reality. This chair could even allow her to take Gino for a walk into woodland or onto a beach, something she has never been able to do.