Help give Twink some mobility back

$3,060 of $3,500 goal
Given by 32 generous donors in 23 days

He has given a lot to the community as a Vol firefighter and suffered serious facial and internal burns while attending a house fire in 1998

Canterbury

Graham was diagnosed with MND in 2014, a cruel disease that affects the nerve endings, gradually wasting away muscle tone, and eventually the ability to walk, breathe and swallow. The average life expectancy for someone newly diagnosed with MND is 2 - 5 years (but he is still going strong!).

Graham was a volunteer firefighter for 35 years in New Brighton and in Omokoroa. He was extremely active in the past as a firefighter and also competing in multisport events, finishing the two day Coast to Coast in 2003. While he can still walk at the moment, he cannot go far before he becomes extremely fatigued. His mobility and balance are poor and slowly worsening.

He would like to get an Alinker walking bike so that he can remain active in the community, along with his best friend Stella (dalmatian). We will also have a couple of quiz nights in Christchurch and in Milton, where Graham’s sister lives.

People often say "let me know if I can help" and this could be it. Let's keep Twink on his feet and active while he's able.

Greg Woodhouse's involvement (page creator)

I am a friend and former Volunteer firefighter who would like to see Graham be able to be much more mobile

Use of funds

To purchase a Alinker a non-motorized walking-bike without pedals.

Any funds raised over and above the cost of the Alinker and its cartage will be donated direct to the MND Association.

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Twinks target update   28 February 2020

Well, thank you to all the Donors who have supported this worthy cause. Our target is now within reach,once again thank you this will help Graham enjoy his outdoors again.

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Latest donations

Moon
Moon on 05 Mar 2020
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Sheryl Porter
Sheryl Porter on 01 Mar 2020
Sheryl Porter
$50
Ray
Ray on 29 Feb 2020
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Fess
Fess on 28 Feb 2020
Fess
$50
Leslie James
Leslie James on 28 Feb 2020
$20

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Paying to a verified bank account of Jo Starr on behalf of Graham Starr ( Twink )
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This campaign started on 20 Feb 2020 and ended on 14 Mar 2020.