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Grandad’s birthday gifts to Swindon disability charity CYCLE REPAIRS
Pathfinders Swindon received a financial boost on 30 May from 200 party-goers celebrating Mick Fisher’s 80
th
birthday after he asked for donations to the charity that provides outdoor experiences for disabled young people, FREE
including his granddaughter Louise, from Greenmeadow. collection &
Last year Louise, who “We’ve taken the young peo- delivery from
has athetoid cerebral palsy, ple canoeing, sailing, abseiling, home or work
underwent major brain para-gliding and water-skiing.
surgery to insert a battery- The look of proud achievement The BIKE DOCTOR
powered controller into her and satisfaction on the faces of Over 35 years experience
brain which helps reduce our members is priceless.” Servicing and repairs
the involuntary muscle Mick completed an ap- We also sell parts & accessories
movements that charac- prenticeship inside Swindon www.bikedoctorswindon.co.uk
terise her condition. Af- railway works when he left
For fast, friendly service, call
terwards she spent a week school and later set up a carpet- Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or evening
in Northern Ireland trying fitting business after being or 07850 650956 (mobile)
activities such as riding in a made redundant. He said he
speedboat with Pathfinders. was delighted with the success
Commenting on his deci- of his party. “Nearly the whole
sion to invite guests to help family were there, including
the charity Mick said: “It my sons who live in America
was much better to ask for Louise with grandad Mick and Jean Clifford in front of and Australia. Usually older
donations rather than be the Rugshack van, one of the charity’s sponsors people meet up with friends at
left with a cupboard full of aftershave, Pathfinders received The Queen’s funerals, but it was great to see people
soap, socks and slippers I’d never get Award for Voluntary Service in 2011. from school and work at my birthday.
round to using. Pathfinders really is a Describing their work chairwoman “We raised £1,000 for Pathfinders
fantastic charity which does so much Jean Clifford said: “We take the which will help the young people go
for the young people.” youngsters to places with adapted skiing.”
Next February Pathfinders have equipment, with staff trained in lead- To help Pathfinders raise the money
booked a skiing holiday in Austria for ing people with disabilities through needed to take the young people
15 disabled teenagers. But £18,500 is exciting challenges. It gives them a skiing, call Jean Clifford on 07732
needed to get them there, in addition chance to prove to themselves and 937282 or donate online: www.just-
to the £6,500 participants and helpers to show others just what they can giving.com/Pathfinders_Swindon/
are contributing. achieve, given the right opportunity. Donate
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