Handover of an all-terrain wheelchair for Edie.

In the latter part of 2021 Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club set out to help raise funds for a specialised wheelchair for Edie Browne. Edie is a 10-year-old girl who lives in Chew Stoke, Bristol, and has several health issues. Through crowdfunding on the GlobalGiving platform the Club were able to raise £2,237. In addition, the organisers of the annual Chew Valley Xmas Tractor Run, Carrieanne Summers and Grace Dursley, raised a further remarkable £1,440 and gave Edie the thrill of riding with Santa in his sleigh. These funds together with donations from other local Rotary Clubs and monies raised by Edie’s parents, Jason and Sharon, enabled the family to purchase the all-terrain wheelchair and all the fittings. The wheelchair was ordered in December but only arrived during April. Edie is thrilled and excited with her new wheels. Rotarian Rob Taylor, from Chelwood Bridge Rotary, said “It has been a pleasure to help the family and it is all worth while seeing Edie, who despite all her health issues, is such a happy and joyful child. Thanks to Carrieanne and Grace whose efforts at Christmas helped make this all possible.” Also a huge thank you to all those that donated.