Today we are launching a fundraising appeal to support more disabled people across the UK this Christmastime.
What’s more, every donation will be doubled thanks to the kind support from an anonymous donor!
Give more children like Bobby a Wizzybug Christmas
For children like Bobby, a Wizzybug has made a world of difference to him and his family.
When Bobby was six months old, his parents noticed he wasn’t putting on weight on his legs. Shortly afterwards, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
“His muscles were wasting away while he wasn’t on treatment,” Bobby’s mum told us. “And we didn’t know! We blamed ourselves, so it was a very hard time.”
“We just didn’t know what sort of life Bobby would have – that was the scary part.”
Bobby got his Wizzybug when he was two. Without it, he would still be waiting for his NHS wheelchair today.
“Once he started driving Wizzybug, there was no stopping him,” Bobby’s dad told us. “There was no fear in him – he was so happy.”
Now, at six years old, Bobby is thriving. He is doing well at school, has earned himself the title of ‘chatterbox’, and is the youngest player on his wheelchair football team. He’s still too young to play any league matches but already considers himself a striker and looks forward to a future in the sport.
“We credit Wizzybug massively,” his parents said. “Without it, I don’t know where Bobby would be – physically, socially or emotionally.”
How you can help
This Christmas, donations to the appeal will be doubled by an anonymous donor so, for every £1 given, they will match the amount up to a total of £25,000, until 27th December 2024.
Your donation could make double the difference by giving children like Bobby the gift of mobility this Christmas.