South Yorkshire firefighters are supporting a brave Sheffield girl’s bid to raise vital cash for the charity that supported her care. Molly Williams, aged 9, was born with a rare form of motor neuron disease, meaning she will never walk or stand without support.
But Molly and her sister Anya and brother Edmund have spent time training with firefighters at Parkway Fire Station as she gears up to complete 84 laps of an athletics track- a lap for every night she’s spent in critical care.
supporting fundraising efforts
Group Manager Paul Bragger, said, “When we heard about Molly’s incredible fundraising challenge, our firefighters were only too happy to meet Molly and her family to help her prepare."
“Our crews have been so inspired by her story, that they are planning a string of their own events in support of her fundraising efforts, including 100 climbs of our 32-meter turntable ladder- which is no mean feat!”
specialist equipment
RAFA charity has supported her by providing specialist equipment to improve her quality of life
Full-time wheelchair user Molly has already undergone two, 10-hour surgeries at Sheffield Children’s Hospital during her short life- straightening her spine with rods and reconstructing both her hips. Sometimes she needs a special mask to breathe.
The Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) charity has supported her by providing specialist equipment to improve her quality of life which is what prompted Molly and her family to launch their fundraising challenge.
wheelchair bicycle
Molly’s former RAF mechanic dad Julian is running and walking 100 miles in one mammoth 24-hour session.
Meanwhile, Molly, mum May, sister Anya, and brother Edmund will complete 84 laps of a 220-metre indoor athletics track on her duet tandem wheelchair bicycle. The challenge takes place on 28 and 29 May at the English Institute of Sport and Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield.
