YOUR STORIES
Read about the inspiring experiences of our participants, families and supporters.
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My latest journey .. Founder Geoff Holt
- Wetwheels Foundation
I am really excited to be circumnavigating the UK again although, knowing the challenges that lay ahead, this will be the most daring and challenging project I ever undertaken. I have been in a wheelchair for 40 years this year, although wiser and more experienced, my body is not as forgiving as it once was. The journey ahead will be
Christopher’s story
- Wetwheels Solent
I just wanted to say thank you once again. We were first lucky enough to have a trip with you from Yarmouth out to the Needles in 2015. You gave my son Christopher, who is non-verbal and has severe Autism, the opportunity to drive the boat. I was emotionally overwhelmed at how he listened to Keith and took instruction. He
Special memories in Yorkshire
- Wetwheels Yorkshire
My twins, Ruby and Sophia, were 2 when we first went on a Wetwheels trip. They have a rare neurological condition which causes a range of transient symptoms, including sudden, prolonged respiratory arrests which require ventilation with a bag and valve mask and oxygen. Sailing is something I never thought we would be able to do as a family, but
Mason’s poem
- Wetwheels Solent
The poem below was written by Mason, one of our young beneficiaries: Legs that worked was so much fun, I’d spin, hop and run, Jumping, skipping, rolling around, laughing hard, I’d fall to the ground. That’s now a dream, laying in bed, happy days spinning round my head. Remembering as things used to be, before being taken away by DMD.
Dale’s Fishing Tales .. !
- Wetwheels Yorkshire
Dale Milne, 23, is a young man from Whitby, North Yorkshire. Dale suffered a serious spinal injury, aged 14, from a swimming accident which left him a paraplegic. Dale spent almost three years in bed following his accident, but is now able to use a powered wheelchair. Dale first came on board Wetwheels Yorkshire through Whitby DAG (Disability Action Group)
Refocus
- Wetwheels Solent
REFOCUS is a resource centre for adults and young people with learning disabilities in Salisbury. Individuals attend the service on a regular basis and our staff provide the appropriate support for people to access the community and partake in any activities they appear to enjoy. Up until we were introduced to Wetwheels in 2015, all of the activities that we
