Stroke inspires off-road wheelchairStuff.co.nz Hokitika woman Merle Bradley, who has motor neurone disease, is helping the Department of Conservation make the Great Walks more accessible for wheelchair users. Thompson said the wheelchair was part of Ginny's legacy and he wanted it to inspire wheelchair users to enjoy the outdoors. Inspired by Ginny's determination to walk again after being left partially paralysed from the stroke, Thompson set about designing a wheelchair that could help his wife and other wheelchair users, as well as their caregivers. When Peter Thompson's late wife Ginny had a stroke eight years ago, he was determined to help her enjoy the outdoors. SUPPLIED Ginny Thompson, with the wheelchair her husband Peter designed for her, on the Greytown Rail Trail.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2016 20:51 UTC