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raised of £60,000 target by 146 supporters

    Weʼve raised £12,042 to Get Adam Dalton on the road! No Hands No Limits!

    Funded on Saturday, 31st December 2022

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    No Hands, No Limits

    Let’s get Adam on the Road

    I am raising money to purchase, adapt and maintain a car for a remarkable young man, Adam Dalton.

    Adam has complex physical disabilities. He was born with only upper arms, no elbows, or hands and deformities of both legs. Not that that stops him! At the age of 17, Adam continues to strive for independence and is already achieving success as a golfer.

    Taking up golf has been a life saver for Adam. It has provided him with a real sense of purpose, and he is pretty darn good at it too. Regularly hitting his driver over 200 yards and winning competitions, he has won the admiration of many a seasoned player.

    It is essential as Adam grows up that all opportunities for independence are explored. He will need adapted accommodation to include a workplace so that he does not need a carer, in addition to the everyday things an able-bodied person can access.

    This is why I am asking you for your support to buy Adam a car, so he can achieve independent travel and experience the freedom of the open road. Adam desperately wants some independence and we can help him. In Jersey there is no support from the Government for drivers with disabilities as there is in the UK.

    Think about this – how do you turn up the heating, or unlock the car when you don’t have a hand? How do you open a boot when you can’t reach it? How can you use the pedals with a shortened leg? Having tested a range of vehicles and obtained advice from numerous disability organisations, the Mercedes GLA200 1.3cc AMG Line Premium Pack is the only car that meets Adam’s needs. With the existing features of this car and some adaption, Adam can overcome all those obstacles.

    Despite this model having limited production at the moment, Jacksons Garage have managed to secure the car and are also very kindly providing three years’ servicing free of charge. Drive Ability Jersey and Enable Jersey are also very generously committed to supporting Adam with this dream, but we need your help to raise enough money to buy, adapt, insure and run the car.

    I have known Adam since birth and his mum Juliette since we were teenagers. Juliette is his primary carer and she has a constant battle to keep things moving towards Adam achieving a normal pattern of life. Unfortunately, a battle which is shared by many adults with a disability. Their seemingly unending strength and dignity they show with the constant challenges they face is both humbling and inspiring. So please do dig deep.

    If you don’t know Adam or would like to know more about his remarkable achievements and see his cheeky grin for yourself, look him up online. He’s on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook under Adam Dalton or Adam ‘nubs’ Dalton.

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    • Zoe Dixon-Smith1 year ago
      Zoe Dixon-Smith

      Zoe Dixon-Smith

      1 year ago

      Thank you all, so so much for your amazing support. It’s been a tough year for many people and your generosity to help Adam get on the road has been overwhelming. Thank you to each and every one of you who donated. Special thank yous to Jacksons for sourcing the car and your ongoing support, Islands Insurance for your help and Scott Mills for your round the island walk. Adam is on the Road! 😁🙏

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    • Zoe Dixon-Smith1 year ago
      Zoe Dixon-Smith

      Zoe Dixon-Smith

      1 year ago

      Adam, Juliette and I would all like to say a massive THANK YOU for everyone who has supported us to help get Adam on the Road. We have raised an amazing £11,000. This will be added to other donations received from individuals and supporting charities. We are bowled over by your generosity and heart felt messages. Thank you! Now, we just need to find a suitable car! Adam needs a Mercedes A class or the GLA 180 or 200 AMG line with premium plus for the tech and electric seats. If anyone knows of one for sale, please do get in touch.

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    • Zoe Dixon-Smith2 years ago
      Zoe Dixon-Smith

      Zoe Dixon-Smith

      2 years ago

      Hi everyone. Unfortunately there are issues with the car we were hoping to buy, so we are now on the hunt for a car that will meet Adam's needs. Please do keep spreading the word and raising awareness to help get Adam on the road.

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    146

    • Channel Islands Training & Development

      Channel Islands Training & Development

      Nov 17, 2022

      Stuart delivered an inspirational one hour talk today. He has asked us to donate his fee to you plus we have added the profits from today's event as well. Good luck with reaching the target!

      £500.00

    • Sandra Mathew

      Sandra Mathew

      Oct 28, 2022

      I hope this donation will help to support you in managing to acquire the car 🚘 you need. Love Sandra xx

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Oct 21, 2022

      Best wisbes

    • JOE BRENNAN/J BRENNAN GROUNDWORKS LTD

      JOE BRENNAN/J BRENNAN GROUNDWORKS LTD

      Oct 20, 2022

      HI ADAM,GOOD LUCK WITH THE FUNDRAISING! LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE ROAD SOON, FROM JOE, HELEN, GEORGIA AND ALL AT J BRENNAN GROUNDWORKS LTD.

      £1,000.00

    • Matt Palmer

      Matt Palmer

      Oct 1, 2022

      Best wishes Adam! and good luck with the fundraising

    • Lisette Grenyer

      Lisette Grenyer

      Sep 25, 2022

      Good luck Adam and well done to Scott for the brilliant fundraiser walk in the summer 👍🏻

      £30.00

    • Shane

      Shane

      Sep 10, 2022

      Top work scott! Best of luck with the crowdfunding!

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    Zoe Dixon-Smith

    Zoe Dixon-Smith

    I live in Jersey, Channel Islands and have been friends with Juliette, Adam's mum and full time carer for over 30 years. As a mother of 3 boys, Adam is an inspiration to me and indeed, everyone who has met him. It is my honour and pleasure to help get him on the road.

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