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Celebrating SMA UK’s 40th anniversary: highlights from the Big Weekend

Child with SMA trying out a Mobility Hire powerchair

Celebrating SMA UK’s 40th anniversary: highlights from the Big Weekend

Last month Mobility Hire joined SMA UK’s 40th anniversary Big Weekend. It was a warm and uplifting event that celebrated four decades of support, research and campaigning for people and families living with spinal muscular atrophy. As proud partners of SMA UK, we were honoured to attend, connect with the community and showcase mobility solutions that help people get outside and explore.

 

Partnership with SMA UK and the X8 for hire

 

We are delighted to be working with SMA UK to improve access to outdoor mobility. Through fundraising efforts, SMA UK was able to add a Magic Mobility Extreme X8 off-road wheelchair to their hire scheme. The X8, now named Limitless in memory of Clare Gray, is available free of charge to people aged 14 and over. In addition, as part of this ongoing partnership, we store Limitless for them and can deliver it to any SMA community member who hires it, wherever it is needed. As a result, this partnership helps members of the SMA community experience powerful off-road mobility without the barrier of cost.

 
 

Weekend highlights: panels, demos and conversations

 

A few moments from the Big Weekend stood out for us and capture what made the event so special, such as:

  • Panel discussions and research updates. We attended sessions where clinicians, researchers and families shared practical updates and fresh thinking about care and support.
  • Demonstrating our products. We enjoyed showing the X8 and other mobility solutions. Letting people try equipment in person reinforced how the right chair can transform outdoor access.
  • Meeting families and children with SMA. Speaking with families was the heart of the weekend. Hearing first hand about everyday life, needs and ambitions gave us valuable insight and motivation.
  • Networking with healthcare professionals and industry colleagues. We had constructive conversations about clinical pathways, equipment hire and design improvements that would benefit users.
  • Inspiring stories and new friendships. From volunteers and advocates to fundraisers and clinicians, we met so many people doing remarkable work for the SMA community.

 

 

Who represented Mobility Hire

 

Our sales director and business development manager attended the event on behalf of Mobility Hire. They came away inspired, energised and even more committed to working with SMA UK to expand access to mobility hire and inclusive outdoor experiences.

 

 

 

 
Off Road Wheelchair

Thank you to SMA UK and the SMA community

 

The Big Weekend was a reminder of what can be achieved when charities, clinicians, families and industry work together. We are proud to be partners with SMA UK and to support the X8 hire scheme that helps people enjoy outdoor mobility. Click here to find out more about SMA UK and the fantastic work that they do.