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Codie’s Buggy
by Mark Borland
It isn’t just powered wheelchairs which can make a massive difference to disabled children and their families. There are many types of mobility equipment that are not available through the NHS because of funding criteria which don’t consider all a child’s recreational needs. Simple pieces of equipment such as buggies can provide a childhood of fun and enjoyment by allowing children to enjoy normal family outings and everyday activities which most of us take for granted.
Codie is 6-year-old is a little girl, with Cerebral Palsy, who received a buggy in March 2009 through the fantastic support of the Priority Trust.
Codie’s Mum had applied to Whizz-Kidz for a buggy so that the family could do more, go out more and enjoy the outdoors by doing things such as walking on the moors. Codie’s present manual wheelchair was too heavy and unsuitable for many outings on grass or uneven terrain. Speaking about what it was like before receiving the buggy, Codie’s Mum said:
“Getting Codie in and out of the car more than once a day is a nightmare!”
Gina, the Whizz-Kidz therapist, met Codie and her Mum and recommended a make of buggy called a ‘Kangoo’. This is three-wheeled buggy which is lightweight, durable and built to handle many different types of surfaces and uneven ground. The buggy also supports Codie’s posture properly (very important for Codie who needs total support). Thanks to the amazing help of the Priority Trust, Whizz-Kidz was able to handover this life changing piece of equipment in mid-March 2009.
Speaking of the difference that the buggy has made Codie’s Mum said:
“It has made a huge difference to our lives as family, and if you could pass our thanks on we would really appreciate it.”
These fantastic pictures show Codie in her Kangoo buggy attending an outdoor’s football party. As Codie’s Mum said:
“This family outing would have been really difficult to attend in her normal chair.”
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