MY good friend Dave Thompson has set himself the challenge of raising £5,000 by doing a sponsored scuba dive - a feat made even more remarkable when you consider he only has the use of one arm after breaking his neck during a sporting accident two decades ago.
Dave put himself forward for the challenge due to a funding shortfall for the 20th anniversary of Warrington Disability Awareness Day which takes at Walton Gardens on July 10.
The demise of the North West Development Agency has resulted in a massive funding shortfall for the annual event.
Dave and his hard working team are determined to ensure the event takes place and despite the funding problems I know he will succeed.
Dave and his team at Warrington Disability Partnership are a fine example of the "Big Society" we keep hearing about from central government.
They will find a way around the funding shortfalls for the event, roll up their sleeves and find other ways to keep the show on the road.
Dave and Warrington Disability Partnership launched "Go the extra mile" to tackle the funding shortfall head on - and Dave decided to start the ball rolling
with his scuba dive challenge.
I knew Dave before his accident and have seen him overcome adversity on more than one occasion.
He is truly inspirational and a shining beacon of how we should all try to deal with adversity, whether it be in our personal or business lives.
Keep up the good work Dave!
If you would like to sponsor Dave CLICK HERE
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