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Priority’s first grant funds nine disabled children
by Mark Borland
The Priority Trust has made its first grant of £52,750 to fund mobility equipment for the nine physically disabled children listed below. Over the coming months the children and young people will receive equipment that specifically meets their everyday needs and will give them greater freedom and independence.
This is a huge milestone for Priority that we intend to build on, supporting more disabled children as effectively as we can. The grant of £52,750 has been made to Whizz-Kidz with whom we are working in partnership and all the funds will be spent on the mobility equipment.
| Name* | Location | Age | Condition | Equipment | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Derbyshire | 4 | Neuromuscular Disorders | Powered Wheelchair | £7,500.00 |
| Julie | Lincolnshire | 12 | Cerebral Palsy | Powered Wheelchair | £6,000.00 |
| Catherine | Devon | 5 | Cerebral Palsy | Buggy | £2,000.00 |
| Andy | Solihull | 15 | Cerebral Palsy | Powered Wheelchair | £4,500.00 |
| Sam | Derbyshire | 18 | Spina Bifida | Lightweight Manual Wheelchair | £6,000.00 |
| Megan | West Lothian | 16 | Neuromuscular Disorders | Powered Wheelchair | £8,500.00 |
| Lara | West Lothian | 10 | Cerebral Palsy | Powered Wheelchair | £10,000.00 |
| Charlie | Middlesex | 7 | Neuromuscular Disorders | Powered Wheelchair | £7,500.00 |
| William | South Yorkshire | 12 | Global Development | Adapted Tricycle | £750.00 |
| Total | £52,750.00 |
*All names have been changed to protect the individuals concerned
We will be keeping in touch with Whizz-Kidz to track progress with the delivery of the equipment and also receive feedback on the impact it has on the lives of these young people.
Priority would like to thank all those who have supported our development so far and have helped us to bring positive change to the lives of these children and young people.
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That’s fantastic news, and we look forward to seeing some photos of the equipment in action!
Comment by Liam McGee, January 28, 2009