Another Landy Thread - Project Mobility

[Chris Sheppard]

Hi Guys,

 

I've got involved with something that is rapidly snowballing and we're looking out for helpers to assit in a whole load of different ways, both large and small. The beauty of a project such as this is that you can give as much or little time as you want - any help is gratefully recieved.

 

I'll copy the press release below (if it's deemed inappropriate then please remove it)

 

6 November 2009

Immediate Release

PROJECT MOBILITY - ENTHUSIASTS PULLING TOGETHER

There has been a rise in injuries and disabilities in our servicemen

and women and the rate of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, we all

know someone or of someone who is serving their country. With the

ongoing foreign security efforts and the increase of IED injuries,

more of our dedicated armed forces are losing limbs, confidence and

the ability to enjoy freedom on a daily basis when they are

discharged or leave the service.

There is a long history and association of Land Rovers and the

British Services, as such Land Rover Addicts Forum members have

worked together to create the concept “Project Mobility” a way of

helping those who serve to protect our freedom and our national

security.

Project mobility initially will see the development, concept, and

build of 3 Land Rovers, a 130 Defender and 2 x 110 Defenders. At

least ONE vehicle will be fully prepared for amputee driving ability

and ONE vehicle kitted for physically disabled individuals.

Project Mobility will be relying on the donations of spares, products,

traders generosity and raising of funds to see this project to

fruition. Once mobilised the three vehicles will be maintained by the

local project groups and ‘loaned’ out for charitable use, working with

service welfare groups, service related charities, Selly Oak

rehabilitation team, Veterans International Aid and more...

“The purpose of Project Mobility is to get people outside, whether its

green laning, a family expedition, for use in fundraising or just a day

out, we hope the industry, trade and individuals will help us on our

mission and that Project Mobility will grow into a national scheme

among enthusiasts and clubs” Sal - Land Rover Addict Member

and Project Mobility Co-ordinator.

The aim is to finish 3 vehicles in time for the VIA “Longest Try”

fundraising event from Twickenham to John O’Groats to ensure

their members and fundraising team can complete their mission to

raise essential funds to treat veterans with PTSD after a failed

attempt to obtain a grant from Help 4 Heros, sadly with over

£31million raised H4H have turned down several ex-service based

charities for assistance, despite these charities being run by

veterans FOR veterans. (Veterans International Aid)

This is our chance as enthusiasts to help those who help us.......the

journey has commenced.

Press Release

 

Editors Note:

First Build Weekend if Project Mob 1 - in the South West on the

weekend of 26/27/28/29th February 2010 - Location TBC.

We hope to stream live build events via the internet and have a temporary

website at

Projectmobility's Blog

Photographs and build pictures will be available every month from

the first build weekend, and we hope a magazine will cover the progress

through to the vehicles first outing in May

 

Theres also a forum set up now for those who are wishing to get involved

here

 

The northern one, when a few more details are confirmed, will hopefully be based somewhere in N Yorks so should be close by for any volunteers.

 

Thanks for reading,

 

Chris

[Canal Navvy]

Thanks for posting that.

 

Sounds like a very worthwhile project to be involved in.