The Printing Charity – Case Studies: Sallyanne Griggs
I’ve regained my independence!
That’s how her electric wheelchair makes Sallyanne Griggs feel. After three years of having to depend on her husband and son for transport, she now has the freedom to do the things many of us take for granted like going shopping.
Sallyanne was born disabled and arthritis has been progressive since she was 14. The severity of her arthritis meant she had to use crutches to move around at home and regularly used a wheelchair when she went out.
An operation three years ago to straighten her feet failed to improve her mobility and she felt vulnerable whenever she left the house. She decided an electric wheelchair would be the answer, but funding it was a problem.
An online search for charities that provide financial support listed the Printers’ Charitable Corporation (PCC). As Sallyanne’s husband had worked for over 40 years in the print trade, she was eligible to apply for assistance as a dependent family member.
With a grant from the PCC and funding from two other charities, Sallyanne was able to pay for her electric wheelchair.
“I can now get around London on my own using the bus,” enthuses Sallyanne. “My family and friends have been fantastic caring for me over the years, but it’s a wonderful feeling not to be entirely dependent on other people. My electric wheelchair has definitely improved my quality of life.”