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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDefying the odds, Brittany learned to crawl at two, and with the help of physiotherapy during lockdown, she can now even walk short distances on her treadmill with little assistance, a major triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI had come so far with learning to walk that I didn\u2019t want to backtrack, so my family and I kept it going throughout the lockdown. During this time, I felt I needed a challenge, so I took part in the virtual races of the justice league and completed the entire series. Fast forward a year and a bit, I\u2019m still learning to walk unassisted.\u201d \u2013 says Brittany<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Putting her best foot forward<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Near the end of 2021, the pipes beneath Brittany\u2019s wheelchair cracked, and was in dire need of a service. Spending 10 days without her wheels, Brittany was put in a humbling position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI understood first-hand how reliant I am on my wheelchair, and how limiting life can be if your mobility is taken away from you. I began thinking of the people who aren\u2019t in the financial position to afford a wheelchair, let alone get it repaired. This struck a string within my heart.\u201d -says Brittany<\/p>\n\n\n\n Challenging her will and her abilities, Brittany came up with an idea to give at least six individuals their own wheelchair, by walking 100km on her treadmill over the next six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make her charitable dream come true, Brittany launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy with a fundraising goal of R70 000, to benefit Paarl School in Brackenfell, who will select the underprivileged beneficiaries most in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the launch of her campaign on 4 April 2022, Brittany has raised over R50 0000 with kind contributions from over 64 donors. For every R8500 raised, Brittany will fund a wheelchair for someone in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While she had originally intended to walk 100km in six months, Brittany has already walked 97km since she started her incredible journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of my biggest goals going into this was wanting to show that no matter what others\u2019 opinions are it\u2019s your determination, drive and willpower that really matter in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This journey has taught me to have a different respect for my body and health as well as my mindset. It has given me a new view and perspective of what your inner abilities really are and a new level of not only determination but dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, featured the purpose walk, and interviewed me for their publication. And a very special thank you to my family and friends for pushing me when I felt I have very little left. For the continuous encouragement and for celebrating the small milestones with me that were huge achievements in small ways I\u2019m forever grateful. \u2013 says Brittany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With only 3km to go, Brittany hopes to inspire the public to continue donating to help her reach her target<\/p>\n\n\n\n This journey of the purpose walk is not yet over, I still need your help to hit my target. We have come too far to give up, we are all in this together. Our vision and dreams can become a reality if we work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d still like to contribute towards her dream and help others, Brittany\u2019s campaign is still open and accepting donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Support Brittany\u2019s campaign on BackaBuddy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, make a donation on Snapscan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dev.disabilityconnectexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/processed-69c63de8-4a5e-46fb-8feb-3f02c5444b3a_Y5obryT6copy-783x694.jpeg\")
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