Babz Defriez

Babz's 100mile wheelchair challenge

Fundraising for The Meththa Foundation-UK
£954
raised of £2,000 target
by 33 supporters
The Meththa Foundation-UK

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RCN 1135141
We provide artificial limbs and appliances to amputees and disabled Sri Lankans

Story

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Hi everyone, 

This is my next adventure. I decided to do this journey because I work for Worthing wheelchair service as a technician. Ive also worked at Bognor and Brighton, where I first came into contact with the Meththa Foundation when they came to collect all the unwanted prosthetics. 

As some of you may know I don't do things by halves which is why I decided to travel along half of the national cycle route 2 which is just over 100miles  I decided to do this trek in a Self propelled wheelchair to experience how the people I work with on a daily basis manage. Since I started training I have discovered that it is not as easy as it looks and now have much greater appreciation for those who have no choice but to use a wheelchair to get around on a daily basis.

I am hoping to do this trip in 3-4 days, starting on 22nd September 2021

Update 28th July

Today I did my 1st long run from Saltdean to Brighton Marina and back. A total of 10km or 6.2 miles at an average speed of 25 minutes per mile. Need to work on the speed a little, I think.

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About the charity

The Meththa Foundation-UK

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1135141
We provide a free artificial limb and appliance service for amputees and other disabled Sri Lankans including children with significant neurological disabilities. We also provide them with regular follow up. Please visit our website for more information at http://www.meththafoundation.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£954.00
+ £90.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£754.00
Offline donations
£200.00

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