Help Jonathan Hobbs get his new wheelchair
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***UPDATE PLEASE READ ***
The wheelchair Jon needs as described in the story below, is bespoke so has to be adapted for Jon's individual needs. If anyone would like to see a breakdown of costs I have them & they can be made available. When all is completed the invoice will be made public to ensure that you all see where your money has been spent. Thank you again for all the donations so far. I will keep you all updated on the process.
Pontyclun RFC players, coaches, and supporters will be walking / running 5,000 miles in February for one of our own. We are raising funds towards a new off road wheelchair for friend and fellow Badger - Jonathan Hobbs.
Watching your children play mini rugby on a Sunday is something a lot of rugby loving parents in Wales probably take for granted. Unfortunately due to accessibility issues at many grassroots rugby clubs in Wales, this is not a possibility for Jon.
Jon is a long time member and big part of Pontyclun RFC. He was left paralysed 14 years ago after an accident on holiday and remains in a wheelchair. Along with his partner Cara they have 3 boys and a girl. They love to watch the boys play mini rugby on a Sunday, but frustratingly this is all too often at a significant distance or not at all in some cases, as many pitches simply cannot accommodate a normal wheelchair, especially in winter months.
The funds raised will go towards a new wheelchair for Jon with off road capabilities, which will not only allow him the freedom to watch his boys play rugby, but allow the whole family a lot more freedom in the future to do more of the normal outdoor things many people take for granted. Below is a photo of the chair & here is a link if anyone would like to read up on it.
Watching your children play mini rugby on a Sunday is something a lot of rugby loving parents in Wales probably take for granted. Unfortunately due to accessibility issues at many grassroots rugby clubs in Wales, this is not a possibility for Jon.
Jon is a long time member and big part of Pontyclun RFC. He was left paralysed 14 years ago after an accident on holiday and remains in a wheelchair. Along with his partner Cara they have 3 boys and a girl. They love to watch the boys play mini rugby on a Sunday, but frustratingly this is all too often at a significant distance or not at all in some cases, as many pitches simply cannot accommodate a normal wheelchair, especially in winter months.
The funds raised will go towards a new wheelchair for Jon with off road capabilities, which will not only allow him the freedom to watch his boys play rugby, but allow the whole family a lot more freedom in the future to do more of the normal outdoor things many people take for granted. Below is a photo of the chair & here is a link if anyone would like to read up on it.
https://trekinetic.com/power/
Thanks in advance for any help and support you can offer, Jon is so grateful he is speechless.
Thanks in advance for any help and support you can offer, Jon is so grateful he is speechless.
Organizer
Helen Parsons
Organizer
Wales