TGA Mobility and Parkinson’s UK support people with limited mobility at Pride in London parade
Mobility scooter and wheelchair provider TGA Mobility partnered with Parkinson’s UK to loan two mobility scooters so a charity guest with Parkinson’s and a member of staff with a disability, could enjoy the Pride in London parade over the weekend.
TGA has partnered with Parkinson’s UK for many years and work with the charity to provide mobility scooters and wheelchairs that are discounted for people with the condition. In addition, every sale generates a donation back to Parkinson’s UK from TGA.
The supplier loaned two Vita E mobility scooters so Ian with Parkinson’s, and Anne, a charity member of staff with a disability, could join in the Pride in London parade.
This year’s parade, a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, took place on the 29th June. Ian said: “This is the second year I’ve been able to attend London Pride with Parkinson’s UK and I wouldn’t be able to attend without this amazing scooter from TGA Mobility. It’s comfortable and perfect for the occasion; we even decorate it for the parade. I’m so thankful to be at Pride and that it can be made accessible!”
Anne added by saying: “I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for over 30 years, and using a mobility scooter at Pride is the difference between being able to attend and not! It’s especially great this year, as it means my daughter and I can get to enjoy the experience together without my needing to worry so much about my energy and pain levels.”
Emma Tegala, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Parkinson’s UK, was just as thankful: “We’re thrilled that TGA is supporting us again at our second year at Pride in London and are making it possible for our disabled community members to attend. It’s so important to us that those with limited mobility aren’t excluded from attending this important event, and so a huge thank you to TGA for their ongoing support.”
With the parade over for another year, TGA Mobility, which recently launched the new WHILL R mobility scooter at Naidex 2024, has stated that it will continue to help more people get outdoors with Parkinson’s.
