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Elaine Swadel - Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club

Elaine Swadel is raising money for Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club

Dundee Kiltwalk 2026 · 16 August 2026 ·

Dr Elizabeth Ferris, established Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club in February 2013, when it became clear that there were few opportunities for active wheelchair users. The structure affords support to players, coaches and volunteers to enable personal growth and development of skills which has led to employment and into further education, as well as contributing towards the reduction in social isolation and increased wellbeing.

Story

30 Sept 2023 I showed up to my first Dundee Dragons Cycling session. Before this day I believed that bikes were mostly two wheeled devices. How very wrong I was! I have gone from being someone who kind of resented sport for being inaccessible to me. How wrong I was, with the amazing volunteers help I have found a new form of independence, freedom and fun in cycling and wheelchair sports.

Last year I trained on a hand cycle and bored it to complete the wee wander in just over an hour. It was a great achievement and a beautiful day that raised more than we ever expected. This year, I will be wandering with Alex and hopefully JoJo on another type of bike and taking you all on a much shorter journey of less than three weeks until event. Here goes nothing...

Donation summary

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£455.00
Online
£455.00
Offline
£0.00

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