Lynda has chosen to raise funds for Wetwheels Jersey and is taking part in True Grit Wetwheels Challenge 2024 in memory of This One’s For Dad
Life is Good So Let’s Live It
My wonderful dad lived for his sport he loved being active. With his passion for football all his life, cycling, walking and just being in the great outdoors he always inspired me.
So me being a chip off the old block I am looking forward to The True Grit Challenge for Wetwheels in his memory.
Wetwheels Jersey provides the opportunity for all disabled people, including those with profound and complex disabilities, to access the sea in a safe, stimulating and rewarding way on board a specially built, fully-accessible powerboat.
The design features of Wetwheels Jersey enables people of all disabilities to participate in activities they perhaps otherwise would not be able to do. These design features include wheelchair access to the boat with a ramp to the steering position with adapted controls to cater for people with reduced mobility. The boat has space for family, friends and carers to share the experience with our disabled participants.
One of the unique aspects of the Wetwheels Jersey experience is the training we give to our skippers and volunteer crew. All receive our tailored training for Disability Awareness in a Maritime Context, which helps our team members feel safe and confident in control of the boat.
By offering the opportunity to experience our wonderful marine environment – not just as passengers, but as active participants in a fun, safe, stimulating and rewarding way – we build confidence and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Our trips are free of charge, so we rely on the generosity of our customers, donors and sponsors to maintain this unique service for as many people as possible.
By fundraising for Wetwheels Jersey, you are not only supporting our registered charity, but you are also supporting a great number of other local charities such as Mencap Jersey, Autism Jersey, Les Amis, Holidays for Heroes Jersey, Parkinson’s Society, Jersey Alzheimer’s Association. We also support The Primary Care Mental Health Service, which includes people living within the community as well as in care homes.
Thank you for your support and for sharing our vision to make Jersey’s rich and unique marine environment accessible to all.
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