A Dundee woman who spends most of her time in a wheelchair will attempt a 50-yard sponsored walk on Thursday to raise money for a walking frame that will give her a new lease of life.
Victoria Campbell (21), from the Charleston area, was born with cerebral palsy and has a tracheotomy to help her breathe.
Until four years ago she was living with her foster mother Susan Ettle but now lives alone with the help of carers who stay with her 14 hours a day.
Now Victoria is trying to drum up funds to buy a Pacer walking frame.
The frame will get her up on her feet and out of the chair for greater stretches at a time.
Victoria said, “Getting new legs would obviously be better. My wheelchair is kind of like extra legs.
“I was going to ask Santa for new legs but I don’t think he can do that, but the Pacer would get me walking instead of relying on a wheelchair.
“It supports me to walk so I don’t have to rely on people and it strengthens up my muscles.”
So far she has accrued around £59 but it will take a big push if she is to come up with the £1200 needed for the frame.
“My foster mum has been doing stuff at her church, St Columbus,” Victoria added.
“I went to church to get them to sponsor me and I’ve to go back again on Sunday.”
Victoria will attempt the 50-yard walk unaided on Thursday at the Lynch Centre on South Road and is hoping for a good turnout.
She said, “I don’t need a lot of people down to support me, just so long as my foster mum’s there.”
She is also in talks with Dundee College looking into the possibility of starting a media studies course in January.