Scooter Scramble Mondello Park Sun 23 Oct
Irish Rallycross Drivers and Dublin Players pitched against
seasoned Mobility Scooter drivers
World Polio Week kicks off on Sunday 23rd October with a Scooter Scramble at the Mondello Park International Race Circuit – during the Irish Rallycross Championship.
This unique event will take place during the lunchbreak of the Championship, pitching Rally drivers and a Dublin GAA Player against seasoned mobility Scooter drivers – polio survivors – in an awareness raising obstacle event to highlight issues facing those who survived the polio epidemics in Ireland decades ago.
“Many Polio Survivors can have mobility issues as a result of their condition and use electric scooters to get round, ensuring continued independence,” says Fran Brennan, CEO, Post Polio Support Group. “We are delighted to have Mondello Park and the Irish Rallycross Championship support our fundraising and awareness efforts – it will make a great difference to people who may struggle with everyday tasks such as making a cup of tea.”
Polio is a disabling condition that generally effects children, leaving them paralysed in many cases. Thankfully Polio has been eradicated from Ireland – yet over 7,000 people in Ireland are thought to be living with the late effects of polio. Polio Survivors’ needs increase with age and the possible onset of Post Polio Syndrome (PPS) – they will need support and the Group is keen to raise awareness of the help that’s available.