No new members, please
"Many people become paraplegic or quadriplegic as a result of motor car accidents. This is why we say drive safely. We don't want new members."
As a prelude to the Easter weekend, members of the Ama Wheelies organisation visited Ermelo last Thursday in a campaign with a clear message: “Ama Wheelies do not want new members!”
The campaign was held at the Oak Centre.
Many Ama Wheelie members became paraplegic or quadriplegic as a result of motor car accidents or other causes.
They encouraged the public to sign a pledge to drive safely and responsibly by buckling up, not texting while driving, sticking to the speed limits, not overtaking on barrier lines and not driving under the influence of alcohol.
“This is why we say we don’t want new members,” said the function coordinator, Barry Botes.
Members of the Road Accident Fund were also on hand to assist victims of road accidents with information and advice.
Ama Wheelies is a quadriplegic centre situated in Lydenburg, that takes care of people with spinal cord injuries.
They are provided with accommodation, work and quality of life.
A secondary objective is to provide training and guidance; empowering quadriplegics and paraplegics living on their own or with families to cope better.
Anyone wishing to assist the Ama Wheelies financially can contact them at 013 235 0160.
