Paul Kirby

Neurokinex 2023 Step Up Kayak and Row

Fundraising for Neurokinex Charitable Trust
£1,800
raised of £420 target
by 58 supporters
The 2023 Step Up Challenge is to row as far as we can go. 2,500 people per year are diagnosed with a spinal cord injury in the UK We will aim to row 250,000 metres – 100m for each person affected and raise critical funds for the scheme.

Story

In September 2021 I had a cycling accident on a club ride. Sadly, it resulted in a spinal cord injury, which rendered me wheelchair-bound and tetraplegic (my legs and hands are paralysed). Since then, I have embarked on a slow, hard road to recovery. As part of that, I have recently managed to get a ‘Step up’ place at the Neurokinex specialist physio centre Gatwick, which I am now attending once a week for a couple of hours. This is proving impossible not only to my physical well-being, but also my Frame of mind. This week, as part of my session, I will be taking part in a relay rowing (Ergo machine) challenge., during which I am aiming to row 3km (or more) and raise £420 to help towards the Step-Up scheme (more detail below). I hope you can help me support this very worthwhile cause, which is helping me and other people in my situation.

Many thanks,

Paul

————————————————————————————————————————The Neurokinex Step Up Scheme brings a life-changing opportunity of six free rehab sessions to adults and children with a new spinal cord injury. It's an absolute lifeline which enables people to access the world-class Neurokinex facilities and expertise. The Step Up Scheme costs the Neurokinex Charitable Trust £420 per person to fulfil and it relies on funding for its survival.

From 3-10 September 2023, Neurokinex clients, families, friends and associates are stepping up to raise vital funds to secure the Step Up Scheme fo r another year. Many of those taking part benefitted from the Step Up Scheme themselves and know first-hand the physical and psychological value of this early intervention following their injury. They are now giving back to enable others to have this great opportunity.

About the campaign

The 2023 Step Up Challenge is to row as far as we can go. 2,500 people per year are diagnosed with a spinal cord injury in the UK We will aim to row 250,000 metres – 100m for each person affected and raise critical funds for the scheme.

About the charity

Neurokinex Charitable Trust

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Our vision is to make cutting-edge rehabilitation more accessible and inclusive for those living with various forms of paralysis. This includes a focus on recovery below the level of injury, which we guarantee by staying up to date with the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,800.00
+ £386.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,800.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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