Family organises sponsored walk for Wirral toddler (From Wirral Globe)

Family organises sponsored walk for Wirral toddler

1:05pm Thursday 16th August 2012 in News By Craig Manning

THE family of a Wirral toddler with Spina Bifida has organised a sponsored walk to raise funds for a specialist wheelchair.

Paige Lines from Wallasey is 18-months-old and needs the equipment to help her get around independently.

In order to raise £1800 for the chair an 8.4mile walk will take place this Sunday, August 19. It starts in the car park at West Kirby Marine Lake at 11am, ending in New Brighton and readers are invited to take part.

The walk will be followed next Friday, August 24, by a fundraising ladies night at Poulton Victoria Social Club in Poulton Bridge Road, Wallasey at 8pm. Tickets are still available.

Mum Kate told the Globe today: “Paige is a loving, sweet little girl who needs to find her feet and get a wheelchair. She knows that she could soon get one and is very excited about it.

"Paige also has scoliosis, curvature of the spine and club feet, The wheelchair will definitely help get her independence. She manages to get around and is a very determined little girl.

"She may have problems below the waist, but above she's an eager and bright little girl who wants to enjoy life.

“She knows she’s a bit different than other children and sometimes this really frustrates her.

"For example, when my friend brings her daughter to the house, you can see Paige desparately wants to run around with her.

“I’m hoping as many people as possible help us raise the cash for a wheelchair.

"Life can be difficult at home, particularly with things like housework. I sometimes need arms, because I'm holding her at the same time.

If anyone would like to donate to help raise money for her chair, donations can be made via Paypal adress littlegemmamc@hotmail.com

Tickets for the ladies’ night at Poulton Victoria Social Club on August 24 are available at the door on night, or from Kate on 07875541486.