Dave Thompson

WDP Going the Extra Mile - Scuba Challenge 2016

Fundraising for Warrington Disability Partnership
£715
raised of £1,000 target
by 18 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Participants: Tom Coleridge, Dave Williams, John Munslow and our friends from Cheshire Scuba Academy
We aim to improve the lives of disabled people

Story

When I sustained a life changing spinal injury in 1989 I never thought I'd be up to taking part in any physical sports again due to not being able to use my right arm and legs. I found scuba diving in 2008 and its transformed my outlook on life. The freedom it gives me  underwater lets me forget the restricted life I have on land as a full time wheelchair user. 

After completing the mile (64 lengths) in the pool I feel knackered, but also fulfilled, in that the achievement can do something to help Warrington Disability Partnership to help disabled people to live more independent and fulfilling lives. 

I'm thrilled to be joined again by the inspirational Tom Coleridge, who was shot and injured in Afghanistan when he was just 18. Now a fellow full time wheelchair user, we are honoured to lead Team WDP for this years Going the Extra Mile Scuba Challenge, alongside our friends and dive buddies Dave Williams and John Munslow.

We are truly thankful for the kind support once again offered by members of Cheshire Scuba Academy. 

You can help us to help Warrington Disability Partnership by donating or joining us. If you are a qualified diver, please join in for the mile or unqualified, why not do a supervised try dive. 

Call WDP for the application forms or donate now.

Thank you. Dave 


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About the charity

Warrington Disability Partnership is a charity that aims to help remove the social barriers faced by disabled people, their families or carers and to support their independence throughout work and life. It offers disabled people services from: help and advice on Direct Payments to finding gainful employment, showrooms with the latest enabling equipment, free wheelchair loans, Sports Leisure & Recreation, a town centre Shopmobility scheme, opportunities to volunteer, a 'Discover IT' suite, an accessible holiday home in North Wales to even offering free day trips on our wheelchair accessible narrow boat 'Wizard'!

Donation summary

Total raised
£715.00
+ £66.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£265.00
Offline donations
£450.00

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