Granting a trampoline to Eliza gave her the gift of joy and exercise in the sunshine.
Eliza has Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy, dystonia, ataxia and an autism diagnosis. Mum Luisa, says, “Eliza has always loved trampolines, although as she has gotten older, lifting her onto one has become impossible, and finding an outdoor place for her to play and exercise has been getting harder.”
In order to grant Eliza a trampoline to suit her needs, Variety Tasmania needed assistance due to the high cost of installation. We reached out to our friends at Rotary Club of Claremont who were quick to jump into action. They conducted a site inspection, reached out to their network of amazing local businesses and managed the project from start to finish. The project was accomplished through the generous support of Hazell Brothers’ who offered their skilled workers and material at no cost and Komatsu lending their reliable earthmoving equipment to get the job done.
The project involved creating a pathway for Eliza’s wheelchair to take her, up a slant, from the patio to the top of the Trampoline which is installed against a retaining wall in the backyard. The trampoline itself had to be secured to the ground and installed with safety features like an enclosure net.
“Eliza couldn’t wait to try out the new trampoline and squealed with delight when she took to it. It was such a lovely sight. Now that the weather’s better, she will be outside every day. I can’t thank these teams enough”. Says Luisa.