Michael Bourne sourced, fund-raised and donated a (near-new, high-end, ultra-light) wheelchair to the Fracture Clinic at Coffs Harbour Hospital. PHOTO: Michael Bourne (in yellow) pictured with Chief Physiotherapist Greg Ewart (in blue).
Coffs Harbour mountain bike rider, surf lifesaver, businessman, hubby and dad Michael Bourne has used a not-so-pleasant cycling accident to help others. After a recent spill from his mountain bike, Michael spent some time at Coffs Harbour Health Campus with the Surgical Unit team, and then the Physiotherapy team. He noticed the hospital could do with another set of wheels… a self-propelled wheelchair to be precise, so he turned to his Facebook friends for help. Having located a near-new $1500 high-end wheelchair for $300, Michael asked for donations and within three hours, hit his target. Today, Michael handed over the ultra-light wheelchair to Chief Physiotherapist Greg Ewart (in the blue shirt) where it will be put to great use in the Fracture Clinic. A huge thank you Michael and mates for extending a helping hand to others in need of some TLC at the hospital.
