We recently we published an article about Simon Heaps who represents Great Britain at wheelchair table tennis Class 5 and his journey back to International tournaments. (Please click here to read previous article.)
Having already lost his left leg as a result of Type 1 Diabetes in May 2019, in January 2020 Simon lost his right leg. In spite of these setbacks, he is determined to return to competitive wheelchair tennis for Great Britain.
In his quest to raise funds to help pay for his Great Britain kit, he was generously donated a special piece of sculpture by well known local sculptor Michael Turner and this is now being raffled. (Click here to see Michael's extraordinary art pieces.)
The piece donated is 'The Acorn' mounted on oak and it would normally sell for £250. (Dimensions: Acorn length: c.14cm - Wooden plinth:10cm x 10cm.)
How the raffle works:
1. Visit his Facebook post (click here) and say 'YES' in the comments.
2. Then, go to Simon's secure Go Fund Me Page (by clicking here) and donate £10.
The lucky winner will be drawn around the 6th April by Michael Turner and will have this special piece delivered by Simon.
Simon has also posted a video on his progress in adapting to walking on prosthetic legs.
I think it is fair to say his determination and effort is impressive.
To view video, please click here then scroll down to the bottom of the post. You will find the video amongst the photos.
Setters Farm, Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington SO41 8LS
Carrie Bugg Photography
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