Help Chris Penfold motorise his wheelchair

Update: Chris will be moving into his independent living accommodation on 17th April 2025 to start the next journey of his life which will no doubt bring some challenges for him. Your donations have helped support Chris on his journeys since his life changing injuries so a big thank you to all of you. Chris is now hoping to motorise his wheelchair with an adaptor kit but this will only be made possible if we can hit our £10k target from future donations raised from various events.

Hi, my name is Nigel and I am raising funds for my brother who has been in 4 hospitals and a rehabilitation centre since June 2023. He will be unable to return home until he has a custom made lightweight wheelchair and his new home adapted due to his disabilities.

Chris was an active, hardworking man living with his wife and 3 children. The thought of not working never crossed his mind.

In June 2023 Chris's life changed overnight. He was found unconscious. Chris found himself life changing injuries and has lost the use of both legs and one arm.

Chris underwent a cervical laminectomy which is an operation done on the back of the neck to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It involves carefully removing the bony roof (or laminae) of the spinal canal, as well as any soft tissue which may also be causing compression.

Due to only being able to use one arm, a lightweight wheelchair will greatly improve his quality of life as he will have the freedom to go out and about by himself. The house will need adapting to suit his needs so he can return to his family and home.

Chris was hoping to be home for his 50th birthday in April.

Any donations will be greatly appreciated to help Chris achieve this goal and adapt to a changed way of life.