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Telford man smashes £5,000 wheelchair fundraising target in one week
Overview
Corey Haseley, a 31-year-old from Telford diagnosed with a rare and life-limiting condition called Optic Atrophy Plus Syndrome Mitochondrial Disease, has successfully raised over £6,000 in a single week to purchase a new lightweight wheelchair. The fundraising appeal surpassed its initial £5,000 goal, enabling him to order the custom wheelchair from Wolverhampton-based manufacturer Invictus Active to help manage his fatigue and improve his mobility and independence.
Key points
- Corey Haseley raised over £6,000 in one week, surpassing his £5,000 goal for a new lightweight wheelchair.
- Haseley is believed to be the only person in the world with Optic Atrophy Plus Syndrome Mitochondrial Disease.
- The new wheelchair will feature a bucket seat to assist with posture and prevent slipping as his fatigue increases.
- Any surplus funds from the appeal will be saved for future equipment alterations and maintenance costs.
- The custom wheelchair will be manufactured by Invictus Active in Wolverhampton and is expected to take six to eight weeks to build.