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Follow on Google News | Tweeting Acapella Singer With Ms Regains Freedom To Perform Thanks To ‘TGA Mobility ScooterDespite living with MS, Caroline Gray from Bromley, Kent, has been able to continue getting out and performing in her acapella singing group thanks to a TGA Eclipse known as ‘Scooty’ and its onboard ‘Spybear.’
By: TGA Mobility Caroline was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis over 25 years ago. However it has only been in the past year that she has developed mobility problems. Following early medical retirement from a position in local government, Caroline retrained to become an independent Counsellor. Now she runs her own practice and outside of work, Caroline’s ability to access performing arts venues, the coast and countryside has been maintained by a compact mobility scooter nicknamed ‘Scooty’. This orange TGA Eclipse scooter dismantles into four easy-to-lift parts so Caroline can take it in the car. She is dependent on her Eclipse for independence away from the car especially when negotiating busy locations such as Bluewater shopping complex, exhibitions and galleries. These journeys and other ‘adventures’ Caroline explains: “Scooty, Oliver and I go adventuring everywhere together now. Scooty has made such a difference to my life. Before buying my Eclipse I had tried other mobility scooters but they scared me and were jerky. My Eclipse is smooth and easy to drive; I really liked all the different colours it was available in and had to go for one which matched as far as possible my orange Motability car. Walking any distance is so painful for me these days but my scooter allows me to continue enjoying trips out without discomfort.” Caroline continues: “I have been tweeting using a “spy” bear character for some time but when I bought Scooty I put an orange Spybear in the basket and took photos wherever we went on “missions” “Onboard Scooty I can enjoy so many more places pain-free…Kew Gardens…National Trust estates…The Thames path in London…it’ Caroline concludes: “Now access is not such a problem my confidence and independence has returned. Scooty is so compact he’ll fit in lifts and other tight spaces without any problem. He’s very handsome as well and I do come across lots of scooter envy from others users. Trade winds has been invited to perform on the Shetland Isles in 2016 so this maybe the biggest adventure yet for Scooty, Oliver and myself.” End
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