Appeal to help girl explore her home
Published Date:
18 September 2008
By Joanne Ginley
OLIVIA Payne has been unable to visit one of her home town's most famous spots.
But the paraplegic teenager is aiming to finally explore Otley Chevin after a local charity pledged to raise funds for a go-anywhere, battery-powered wheelchair.
Olivia, 16, who developed complex disabilities after being born prematurely, loves being outdoors and the chair would give her more freedom.
Fundraising for the £8,500 machine, which would allow her to venture off the road instead of sticking to ordinary pavements, has begun.
Hang on to a Dream, chaired by Otley councillor Nigel Francis, agreed to raise the cash for Olivia after Joanna approached the Otley Lions for help. The club later kick-started the appeal with a £1,000 donation.
Anyone wishing to support the Hang on to a Dream campaign can send a cheque, made payable to the Olivia Payne Appeal, to Coun Francis, 6 Pearson Buildings, Otley, LS21 3BQ.
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18 September 2008 10:04 AM
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