Stories

Hannah is an active teenager who is building her confidence through playing wheelchair tennis. She had Guillain-Barre Syndrome with spinal cord injury, which has left her unable to walk without crutches. With her new lightweight wheelchairs from Variety, she is regaining her independence and building her confidence.

15-year-old Gergo developed Medulloblastoma two years ago when he was only 11. This fast-growing brain cancer drastically changed Gergo’s life.

9-year-old Leyton loves playing in his Boccia team, playing football, PlayStation, and going to the shops. He has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which means he is fully reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. With a new powered wheelchair from Variety, Leyton is gaining independence and discovering new places with his family.

16-year-old Harry is studying an Astronomy diploma after completing his GCSEs. He is a bright young man who craves independence. Harry plays in a football team as the goalkeeper and has won medals and trophies for his game. He has many hobbies and interests, including model painting, cooking and baking, trains, and technology.

13-year-old Charlotte (known as Lillie by her family) lives in Hertfordshire with her mum, Gemma, her dad John, and her older sister, Sophie. Since birth, she has surpassed all expectations and defied the odds, achieving what doctors predicted would not be possible for her.

Rosie is an outgoing, sociable girl with many friends, and she loves to sing and play the piano.

Happiness is being able to take your puppy for a stroll in the park. With his new four-wheel powered wheelchair, Olly is exploring all the outdoor spaces it was impossible for him to visit with his manual chair.

Stanley from Somerset is a vibrant, happy, bright boy who enjoys exploring the world and going out with his family. He has an undiagnosed neuromuscular condition that leaves him feeling increasingly fatigued as the day goes on. Since receiving a powered wheelchair from Variety, he has been getting up to all the types of mischief that a child his age should be.

Since receiving her new wheelchair from Variety, Erin’s level of independence has improved enormously, and with it her confidence and self-esteem. She no longer feels like she stands out.

Lilee-Anne, who lives in Wolverhampton, loves Minnie Mouse and spending time with her family. The nine-year-old also relishes new experiences and trying different activities. However, aspects of everyday life are a struggle for her as she has various life-limiting conditions, as well as spastic quadriplegia and scoliosis. She also recently underwent major hip surgery. Lilee-Anne needs constant help from her parents to do most things, and one-to-one support at school. Given that any infection could be fatal for her, she also requires round-the-clock care.