John Mason International is delighted to announce a charity partnership with Whizz-Kidz, the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users.
Whizz-Kidz believe in a society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included. John Mason international’s support will enable Whizz-Kidz to help empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
Simon Hood, Director at John Mason International commented: “We’re excited to support Whizz-Kidz in their mission to empower young wheelchair users by providing the mobility equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
Sadly there are an estimated 75,000 young people in the UK who need a wheelchair to be mobile. Most young people aren’t getting a wheelchair that fully meets their needs through the NHS, and having the wrong wheelchair can lead to dependence on others, social isolation, poor mental health, pain and injury. Without the ability to be independent, young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society. Through-out 2023 John Mason International will be working with Whizz-Kidz on a number of campaigns to help funds to provide wheelchairs for children across the UK.”
“Whizz-Kidz are delighted to be forming a new partnership with John Mason International, the UK’s largest international moving company. Now more than ever, the support of businesses like John Mason International will help us to make a significant difference by empowering young wheelchair users across the UK.
Over the course our partnership with John Mason International, we plan to embark on our most unique fundraising project yet. We look forward to this exciting time and would like to thank John Mason International for their generous support for Whizz-Kidz” commented David Holyoak, Corporate Sponsorship Manager at Whizz-Kidz.
About young wheelchair users in the UK:
• Around 75,000 young people in the UK need a wheelchair to be mobile.
• Most young people aren’t getting a wheelchair that fully meets their needs through local services.
• For a young person, having the wrong wheelchair can lead to dependence on others, social isolation, poor mental health, pain and injury.
• Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
For more information, visit www.whizz-kidz.org.uk .
