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A friend that i went to school with is hosting this charity event at Monte Casino inorder to raise funds to continue treatment and to finally purchase an EKSO Bionic Suit. Even if you have no intention on attending this event, please read the article below as i found it to be truly inspirational.
Below is a little synapse's of Atish's ordeal and the event information if you are interested in attending.
Hi All,
On the 9th September we will be hosting a COMEDY EVENING at Parkers Comedy and Jive in Montecasino in an effort to raise funds for the use and ultimately purchase of the EKSO bionic suit for myself. Please find event details attached as well as further details for the booking and purchase of tickets in mail below. Please forward this invite to anyone that might be interested.
I look forward to seeing you there. J
See below link for interview carried out on the Expresso Morning Breakfast show for more information:
Also, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wheelstowalk
Thanks & Regards,
Atish
From: Napier, Kerry
Sent: 08 August 2014 12:34 PM
To: DL - RMB BT FA Risk; DL - RMB Wholesale Credit (All); DL - RMB Risk and Compliance (All)
Subject: Atish Lalla - Wheels to Walk fundraiser
Dear Colleagues,
As many of you know, Atish Lalla, a BT colleague of ours, was diagnosed as a C6/ C7 Quadriplegic in 2004 following a car accident whilst on his way home from work.
His world changed forever as he was told he would never walk, drive or work again and would need a full time care-taker.
But doctors didn’t know Atish was an extraordinary person. Atish was determined not to give up.
Every day he told himself he would walk again. He knew he would walk again.
Over the last 9 years, he has achieved all the goals he set out to achieve. Today he lives his life with minimal help, and drives himself to and from work every day.
There was one goal left to achieve – to walk again.
On the 11th of October 2013, with the help of a Bionic walking aid, Atish was able to walk 298 steps for the first time in 9 years.
Currently he is averaging 1800 steps a session, with a personal best of 2003 steps! This is some achievement in its own right as most paraplegics are not achieving these levels.
This new development in Bionic technology has opened a whole new world for Atish. We would like to raise funds to enable him to go for these Bionic Suit “walks” (one walk costs +- R500).
His ultimate goal will be to buy one of these Bionic Suits and do away with his wheelchair.
Let’s help Atish reach his goal, and leave his wheels behind him.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
To raise funds to enable Atish to continue going for Bionic Suit walks and eventually invest in his own suit, we have set up a cause called Wheels to Walk. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/wheelstowalk
And as our very first official fundraiser, we have organised a COMEDY EVENING at Parkers Comedy and Jive in Montecasino on 9 September – please find event details attached.
The evening is guaranteed to be filled with fun and laughter as we are entertained by 4 fantastic comedians.
There will be prizes to give away as well as other fund raising activities such as auctions, raffles etc.
TICKETS:
If you would like to buy tickets to support this incredible initiative, please reply to this mail to reserve the number of tickets you would like.
Preferably include the names of your guests in your mail to ensure their names are included in any lucky draws on the evening.
After reserving your tickets via email, please deposit the money (R150 per ticket) into the following account within 5 days to secure your space OR bring your cash to me on the 5th floor of 1 Merchant place.
Use your name and surname as reference.
On receipt of payment your tickets will be confirmed.
Account details:
Account Name: Kerry Napier
Bank: FNB
Account Number: 62163076039
Branch Code: 250655
Note – proceeds from ticket sales will be paid directly into the official Wheels to Walk account.
We look forward to seeing you there J
Below is a little synapse's of Atish's ordeal and the event information if you are interested in attending.
Hi All,
On the 9th September we will be hosting a COMEDY EVENING at Parkers Comedy and Jive in Montecasino in an effort to raise funds for the use and ultimately purchase of the EKSO bionic suit for myself. Please find event details attached as well as further details for the booking and purchase of tickets in mail below. Please forward this invite to anyone that might be interested.
I look forward to seeing you there. J
See below link for interview carried out on the Expresso Morning Breakfast show for more information:
Also, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wheelstowalk
Thanks & Regards,
Atish
From: Napier, Kerry
Sent: 08 August 2014 12:34 PM
To: DL - RMB BT FA Risk; DL - RMB Wholesale Credit (All); DL - RMB Risk and Compliance (All)
Subject: Atish Lalla - Wheels to Walk fundraiser
Dear Colleagues,
As many of you know, Atish Lalla, a BT colleague of ours, was diagnosed as a C6/ C7 Quadriplegic in 2004 following a car accident whilst on his way home from work.
His world changed forever as he was told he would never walk, drive or work again and would need a full time care-taker.
But doctors didn’t know Atish was an extraordinary person. Atish was determined not to give up.
Every day he told himself he would walk again. He knew he would walk again.
Over the last 9 years, he has achieved all the goals he set out to achieve. Today he lives his life with minimal help, and drives himself to and from work every day.
There was one goal left to achieve – to walk again.
On the 11th of October 2013, with the help of a Bionic walking aid, Atish was able to walk 298 steps for the first time in 9 years.
Currently he is averaging 1800 steps a session, with a personal best of 2003 steps! This is some achievement in its own right as most paraplegics are not achieving these levels.
This new development in Bionic technology has opened a whole new world for Atish. We would like to raise funds to enable him to go for these Bionic Suit “walks” (one walk costs +- R500).
His ultimate goal will be to buy one of these Bionic Suits and do away with his wheelchair.
Let’s help Atish reach his goal, and leave his wheels behind him.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
To raise funds to enable Atish to continue going for Bionic Suit walks and eventually invest in his own suit, we have set up a cause called Wheels to Walk. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/wheelstowalk
And as our very first official fundraiser, we have organised a COMEDY EVENING at Parkers Comedy and Jive in Montecasino on 9 September – please find event details attached.
The evening is guaranteed to be filled with fun and laughter as we are entertained by 4 fantastic comedians.
There will be prizes to give away as well as other fund raising activities such as auctions, raffles etc.
TICKETS:
If you would like to buy tickets to support this incredible initiative, please reply to this mail to reserve the number of tickets you would like.
Preferably include the names of your guests in your mail to ensure their names are included in any lucky draws on the evening.
After reserving your tickets via email, please deposit the money (R150 per ticket) into the following account within 5 days to secure your space OR bring your cash to me on the 5th floor of 1 Merchant place.
Use your name and surname as reference.
On receipt of payment your tickets will be confirmed.
Account details:
Account Name: Kerry Napier
Bank: FNB
Account Number: 62163076039
Branch Code: 250655
Note – proceeds from ticket sales will be paid directly into the official Wheels to Walk account.
We look forward to seeing you there J
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