Hi all! Thank you for taking your time to read this.

When I first became disabled, I struggled to see a way forward, being a previously competitive sportsman. So, laying in my hospital bed I started googling, finding two things I held onto, WCMX (Wheelchair version of BMX) and Para-Climbing (a sport I already partook in).

A week later I went to my first WCMX night, 4 years later, I am now a high ranking athlete for WCMX, currently holding 2nd WCMX rider in the UK. Following the WCMX British Championships, it became increasingly obvious that my Sports Chair no longer fits my body and is wearing out, making it hard for me to compete within my skill level.

Unfortunately, this has also come at the time where my day chair has also broken, needing replacement. This has come with a huge financial burden which the NHS cannot help with. The NHS will only cover 10% of the cost of a day chair and cannot provide any help with sports chairs.

UPDATE!!! After participating in the WCMX British Championships, my journey home took a tragic turn. I was struck by a massive HGV lorry, leaving me in considerable pain and facing an even more challenging road ahead. The impact not only injured me but also left my two wheelchairs severely damaged.

Now more than ever, I need your support. My independence relies on my day chair which needs some major repairs and an overhaul to restore some sense of normality and make it safe for me to use again, but also whilst still fundraising for my new WCMX chair and fundraising for a new day chair that needs replacing a lot sooner than I thought. This unexpected setback has been devastating, both physically and emotionally, but with your help, I can rebuild and continue my journey. Please consider contributing anything you can afford to my fundraiser to help me regain my mobility, independence, and continue participating in a sport I truly love.

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far, your kindness and generosity mean the world to me during this difficult time. Once again and from the bottom of my heart, thank you to each and everyone one of you for your support, I wouldn’t be able to achieve any of this without you.

Updates and Thank Yous