On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Derek Spaight.
Derek, who lives in Ballina-Killaloe, lives with cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user.
To truly regain his independence and unlock his potential, Derek urgently needs a fit-for-purpose wheelchair accessible van.
However, the cost for a suitable vehicle is approximately €35,000, which is why Derek has kickstarted a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe.
Alan caught up with Derek to find out more, he first outlined his day-to-day-life, and what mobility looks like for him at the moment.
You can help Derek by donating here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-derek-get…eelchair-and-van
You can listen to the full interview below: