Get Jonathan Turtle his Dream Wheels
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This is our brother Jonathan – he has severe Cerebral Palsy and he really needs your help.
Since he was a wee boy, Jonathan’s passion has been farming. As a family we have always tried to make farming as accessible to him as possible. And there have been very many weird and wonderful inventions along the way!
A vital part of this has been to source outdoor power wheelchairs that allow Jonathan to safely access anywhere on the farm that he wanted and needed to go. Jonathan loves to get involved and he loves to help, he gets so much satisfaction from feeling useful. Being a part of the family farm means the world to him.
Jonathan is such a joy to be around, he is so kind, caring and thoughtful and has such a great sense of humour. To make sure that he is happy and living his very best life has always been our primary concern. Jonathan lives to farm. The inclusion, independence and quality of life that these chairs bring him really make his life worth living.
The only thing that Jonathan can do for himself is to operate a power wheelchair. They are his only means of independent mobility. Being without leaves him feeling isolated and frustrated and has a profoundly negative effect on his mental health.
Jonathan has had his current outdoor chair for 17 years and it has become too unsafe for him to use. They no longer make this model and it is not possible to get the parts needed to repair it. Sourcing a new outdoor ‘All Terrain’ power wheelchair to meet Jonathan’s specific needs is the only way forward. But as you can see it comes with a heavy price tag.
We hate to have to ask for help but as a family we just can’t fund this on our own. As Jonathan doesn’t have his own voice, we are asking for your help on his behalf.
Jonathan needs 24 hour care. He cannot speak but his understanding is perfect. He communicates with eye pointing and ‘yes/no’ questions and answers. The health service provide a power chair for use around the home but not the type of outdoor chair that would allow Jonathan safe access to the farm.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read Jonathan’s story. If you feel you can help it would mean so, so much to him and to us. Thank you.
Funds raised will be transferred directly into a bank account specifically for this purpose.
Since he was a wee boy, Jonathan’s passion has been farming. As a family we have always tried to make farming as accessible to him as possible. And there have been very many weird and wonderful inventions along the way!
A vital part of this has been to source outdoor power wheelchairs that allow Jonathan to safely access anywhere on the farm that he wanted and needed to go. Jonathan loves to get involved and he loves to help, he gets so much satisfaction from feeling useful. Being a part of the family farm means the world to him.
Jonathan is such a joy to be around, he is so kind, caring and thoughtful and has such a great sense of humour. To make sure that he is happy and living his very best life has always been our primary concern. Jonathan lives to farm. The inclusion, independence and quality of life that these chairs bring him really make his life worth living.
The only thing that Jonathan can do for himself is to operate a power wheelchair. They are his only means of independent mobility. Being without leaves him feeling isolated and frustrated and has a profoundly negative effect on his mental health.
Jonathan has had his current outdoor chair for 17 years and it has become too unsafe for him to use. They no longer make this model and it is not possible to get the parts needed to repair it. Sourcing a new outdoor ‘All Terrain’ power wheelchair to meet Jonathan’s specific needs is the only way forward. But as you can see it comes with a heavy price tag.
We hate to have to ask for help but as a family we just can’t fund this on our own. As Jonathan doesn’t have his own voice, we are asking for your help on his behalf.
Jonathan needs 24 hour care. He cannot speak but his understanding is perfect. He communicates with eye pointing and ‘yes/no’ questions and answers. The health service provide a power chair for use around the home but not the type of outdoor chair that would allow Jonathan safe access to the farm.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read Jonathan’s story. If you feel you can help it would mean so, so much to him and to us. Thank you.
Funds raised will be transferred directly into a bank account specifically for this purpose.
Fundraising team (2)
Glenda Turtle
Organizer
Jonathan Turtle
Beneficiary
Sharon Neill
Team member