A youngster with muscular dystrophy is back in the saddle – thanks to funding from Crewe and Nantwich Round Table.
Members raised £600 to help Thomas Robinson’s family pay for a new electric bike which will give the 11-year-old a new lease of life.
Thomas, from Crewe, was diagnosed with muscle wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was just 6 months old.
His parents were told he would likely be permanently using a wheelchair between the ages 8 and 11.
But thanks to daily physiotherapy, strong steroids, and a trial drug, Thomas has defied doctors and often continues to walk unaided, even riding his bike and a scooter.
Mum Karen, a graphic designer, said: “Thomas has always been very independent, and loves going out with his friends.
“But we noticed him starting to have difficulty keeping up with them when they go out to play, so we realised he needed an extra boost.”
They started fundraising for an electric bike, which would allow him to keep up with his friends, and to join his family for bike rides in the countryside.
Dad Neil added: “Instead of buying birthday and Christmas presents for us, we asked our family to consider putting money towards an electric bike for Thomas, as that would really be life-changing for him.
“He’ll still need to pedal, but the bike will provide extra power, and it’ll mean his muscles won’t be damaged afterwards.”
Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table chairman Josh George said: “We heard about Thomas and we decided what a big difference it could make to his life if he were able to ride along with his friends.
“We were delighted to be able to support him by giving him this donation.”
For information on the Round Table, visit www.facebook.com/CreweNantwichDistrictRoundTable and to keep up with Thomas and his adventures, visit www.therobinsonshouse.com
(Pic, top: Members of Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table present the cheque to Thomas)
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