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CHARITY POLO WITH A
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Top jockeys and leading event riders switch to
pedal power in a charity polo match to raise money for INSPIRE, the Salisbury
based medical research charity that helps to improve the quality of life of
people with spinal cord injuries.
People can now buy tickets from INSPIRE to see Jockeys Richard Johnson, Carl
Llewellyn, Chris Maude and Tony McCoy take on eventers Zara Phillips, William
Fox-Pitt and Clayton and Lucinda Fredericks in a game of polo, during which one
chukka will be on bicycles, at the Tidworth Polo Ground on 14th July 2001.
In addition there will be an international match between the Combined Services
and a team from the USA culminating in the annual match between the Army and
the Royal Navy, the latter traditionally captained by HRH the Prince of Wales.
Robert Morgan, Director of INSPIRE said “This is a wonderful
day out in a beautiful part of the English countryside. It is also an ideal
opportunity for visitors to raise money for medical research by booking a
ticket through INSPIRE. For £25, we can offer people a sumptuous lunch and
a free car pass, or if they prefer to bring a picnic we can give them a car
pass for £10. The pass will £15 on the day.
Some of the work currently being funded by
INSPIRE.
1. INSPIRE HAS TO DATE FUNDED 16 FREE HAND SYSTEMS WHICH GIVES CERTAIN
TETRAPLEGEICS THE ABILITY TO OPEN AND CLOSE A HAND, BEING ABLE TO HOLD A PEN OR
OPEN A DOOR IS A HUGE STEP FORWARD FROM ALMOST TOTAL IMMOBILITY.
2. ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF UNUSED MUSCLES TO HELP WITH CIRCULATION, REDUCE
PRESSURE SORES AND BUILD UP MUSCLES PARTICULARLY IN THE STOMACH AREA.
3. THE CYCLING PROJECT, ANOTHER MUSCLE BUILD UP SYSTEM BUT GIVING A DEGREE OF
INDEPENDENCE.
4. “THE SALISBURY CUSHION†TO AID POSTURE,
COMFORT AND PUSHING EFFICIENCY IN A WHEELCHAIR
For more details please contact:
Robert Morgan
The INSPIRE Foundation
Spinal Treatment Centre
Salisbury District Hospital
SALISBURY
SP2 8BJ
Tel: 01722-336262 Ext 2465
Fax: 01722-336550
Email:rvom@inspire.demon.co.uk
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