Thanks to Anne for this reminder about the Push The Wight event taking place this weekend, Ed
On Sunday 29th September, at least 18 teams of wheelchair users and able-bodied pushers, solo wheelchair and mobility scooter users will make the journey from Cowes to Newport along the Old Railway cycle path in aid of MAD-Aid.
The event, named ‘Push-the-Wight’ will help fund the transport of second-hand medical equipment and mobility aids to hospitals in Moldova which are very poorly equipped by UK standards.
Everyone Wins!
MAD-Aid saves money for both the Earl Mountbatten Hospice and St Mary’s Hospital by taking their unwanted medical equipment and furniture away for FREE.
This equipment and furniture normally has to be disposed of commercially at considerable expense. However, MAD-Aid can transport it directly to the hospitals in Eastern Europe where it is so badly needed.
The shipping costs of around £5,000 per 2000-mile trip are currently raised solely through donations and events like Push-the-Wight.
The funds for every trip have to be raised from scratch. Push-the-Wight will support our third shipment.
How can you help?
We are passionate about keeping this vital service going, helping save money for the Hospice and the NHS, and improving the standard of equipment in Moldovan hospitals.
We rely completely on our volunteers and supporters.
It’s not too late to sponsor a participant, or cheer them along on the day. Each shipping mile costs £2.50, so £25 pays for 10 miles, £50 pays for 20 miles, and £100 pays for 40 miles. Or you can donate via our Website.
Find out more about the event by visiting the Push The Wight Website.
