"I discovered Wheelchair Football five years ago. I train with my team, the Bolton Bullets, at Smithills Sports Centre in Bolton, and currently play in the Northwest Powerchair Football League and the WFA National League in Nottingham. I love it and have not looked back since.

"I started playing using my day chair and attaching a special bumper to it. I then managed to get a sports chair and my game improved. However the game has moved on and the chairs have improved. The new chairs are fast with two powerful motors designed for maximum maneuverability, which will improves the ability to strike the big football with accuracy and power.

"For me to progress to the next level of the sport, I need the Equaliser Powerchair which is made locally in Liverpool. This means it can be specially made for me. I am looking forward to being able to develop my skills and become an even better player. I am so proud to be part of something so exciting and a growing sport both in this country and worldwide."

Just trying out my mate's Equaliser...mmm, nice...

We will be taking part in a series of sponsored events to help Stephen achieve his goal, starting with the Great North Swim.

If you can help in any way, that would be great, thank you...

Bolton Bullets Powerchair Football club is a football club based in Bolton where the players use powered wheelchairs, adapted to play football for those with disabilities. It helps youngsters have fun and enjoy a sport and be part of a team, notwithstanding their disabilities. The club relies on donations by individuals to keep the club running which allows youngsters to have the opportunity to play football, on modified wheelchairs.