Bristol charity launches fundraising campaign to support those with limb differences in Africa
Legs4Africa, a charity in Bristol, has launched its very own fundraising campaign to raise awareness and £100,000 to support those with limb differences in sub-Saharan Africa.
On August 24, the first official day of the Tokyo Paralympic Games, Legs4Africa launched their biggest-ever fundraising campaign, Leg Up.
With support from current and ex-Paralympians like Julie Rogers, Joe Bestwick and Rosie Bancroft, the campaign will be running until Christmas Eve.
These vital services consist of providing support and prosthetic leg parts for the only mobility centre in the country, community outreach and offering emotional support like counselling sessions through rehabilitation services. The money raised from the Leg Up campaign will help Legs4Africa expand and improve all of the services offered.
Evie Dickinson, fundraising and communications manager at Legs4Africa, said: “We have the opportunity to give thousands of amputees in The Gambia the ultimate leg up, by providing prosthetic legs and access to rehabilitation, training and employment. It could be a few special months for us here at Legs HQ and we hope you’ll be part of it.”
Julie Rogers, double Paralympian and Team GB Sprinter said: “The value and freedom a prosthesis gives to an amputee is something that is definitely taken for granted. The reality of others not having the same privilege has to be changed, which is why I think Legs4Africa is such a great charity to get behind.
By getting involved in this fantastic campaign, the public has the chance to be part of something incredible and get thousands of people back on their feet this autumn.
You can donate to the Leg Up campaign here. You can also follow the campaign on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - search @Legs4Africa or visit https://www.legs4africa.org.
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