Help Lloyd Support Achilles NZ

My life changed dramatically in my early 20s after a rugby accident when psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylosis set in. Prior to that I excelled at rugby, badminton and swimming. The disease continued actively and limited my mobility to the point that I was choosing to use a wheelchair more frequently. Participating in sport has been put on hold for the past 45 years while I operate my business with the support of my wife, Debbie and our two sons, Scott and Samuel.

New medication has turned my life around. Mobility is still limited but pain and inflammation is down and energy levels are up, allowing me to exercise in water and walk longer distances. My ultimate goal is to one day walk the New York Marathon. Joining Achilles has motivated me to get out there and meet other athletes and hear their stories. I have witnessed the freedom a hand crank cycle can give a person otherwise totally reliant on a walker.