Help me to raise monies and awareness of the Isle of Man Wheelchair sports club!

My name. is Adam, I am 43 years old and a father to two young boys. I want them to see that nothing should hold them back and that we should always help others if we are able.

A little about me:

In 2010 I had a mega prosthesis implanted following a diagnosis of a stage three spindle cell sarcoma in my left knee. Treatment for the cancer involved the removal of my knee joint, partial removal of my femur and Tibia along with lots of chemotherapy. The multiple procedures were successful the cancer was treated, and I could continue my life, albeit with lots of physiotherapy! Unfortunately, I would need to rely on the NHS, its wonderful professionals, my loved ones, friends, and work colleagues a bit more. Suddenly and without warning two days before Christmas 2021 my leg implants became infected resulting in sepsis, ultimately causing the amputation of my left leg in July 2022. Having my leg amputated, not only resolved the infection, but it removed for the first time in over a decade the pain freeing me to get on with my life once more.

The Wheelchair club and me:

Freed from the pain and at the beginning of my rehabilitation I stumbled (forgive the pun) upon the wooden spoon wheelchair sports club based in the Isle of man. I had not been able to take part in sports or physical activity for a long time and I was determined to work up a sweat and get involved at the first possible opportunity. A genuinely happy relaxed mixed group of individuals all with their own stories to be told welcomed me with open arms. The club while informal and unassuming allowed me to focus upon what I could do which surprisingly was quite a bit. The members have helped me to build my confidence and wellbeing. I would recommend everyone; children and adults alike should have a go (you don’t need to have a disability to get involved) it is rewarding and quite a laugh at the same time. The club is a charity and relies on people’s generosity to make a difference to its members. Which is why I would like to raise some funds for the continued maintenance and upkeep of equipment so everyone can continue to enjoy the facility that has helped me so much. Who knows if enough donations can be raised, perhaps I can convince a few members and others to give Wheelchair Rugby League a go and we can start an isle of man team (but that’s my own dream). https://msr.gov.im/sdu/junior-activities/wheelchair-sports/

Fund raising:

In the isle of man they have a crazy thing called the parish walk, https://www.parishwalk.com/ don’t be fooled it’s a race and an endurance event with a time limited of 24 hours to complete the 85 mile route going through seventeen parishes around the isle of man. You are electronically tracked around a course to avoid any short cuts! Athletes as well as locals have traditionally undertaken this immense task with varying levels of success, the winners post ridiculous times around the course. I ask what better event to take part in with one leg? I will be taking part in this event on my crutches hopping rather than walking (organisers okayed it) and I would love to have your support. My race number is 777 You can track my live timing on the day 24/25 June 2023 here; https://www.parishwalk.com/page_499254.html

I understand circumstances are challenging for so many these days and so if you can afford a pound or a few spare pence please help me reach my modest target.