Just4Children are fundraising for £13,000 to purchase a Trekinetic all terrain powerchair to enable William to access the great outdoors.

William, aged 5, was born prematurely and suffered a brain injury resulting in Cerebral Palsy. The condition affects William’s mobility and motor skills.

William’s mother says: “William is a determined and fun loving little boy who loves to be outdoors and have adventures in nature.

“Unfortunately, these activities are not accessible. His NHS wheelchair does not cope with bumpy ground, making outdoor fun very difficult.

“The Trekinetic powerchair would enable William to have independent mobility outdoors. The powerchair would allow William to choose where he wants to go and to keep up with his friends. He would be able to go out with us as a family on outdoor adventures and enjoy the countryside. The chair can also adapt and grow as William does.

“We really appreciate the Round Table’s help to make the world more accessible for William.”

Mendip Round Table are keen to increase its membership locally so that it can continue with its great fundraising work and to keep donating to local charities and organisations.

Matt Escott, from the Mendip Round Table, says: “At Round Table, we give 18-45-year-old men the chance to experience new things, make amazing new friendships, gain wonderful new experiences, and make a difference in their local community.

“Mendip and District Round Table have donated over £5,000 through the Covid pandemic, from face masks and sanitiser at Paulton Hospital, food donations to the Community Food Network, gardening equipment to Somervale School to inspire pupils to become green fingered and of cours to individual donations to support people like William.”

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