There鈥檚 no stopping United Reformed Church (URC) member Isaac Harvey MBE who is embarking on his latest adventure.
Isaac, a member of Vine Church in Ilford, is aiming to raise 拢10,000 to get himself and four other wheelchair users, from Brighton to Paris in time for the start of the Paralympics.
But they won鈥檛 be travelling by conventional methods. There will be five wheelchair users being pushed along the 200km road trip. Each will have a team of four or five skaters.
Isaac said: 鈥淩ollerblading from Brighton to Paris with Wheels and Wheelchairs is not just a thrilling 200km adventure; it鈥檚 a full circle moment!
鈥淚鈥檓 pumped to be part of this epic journey that traces back to where we began.鈥�
Twelve years ago, a group of French skaters pushed wheelchair users from Paris to London to celebrate the start of the 2012 Paralympics which took place in the capital.
Their amazing feat not only showcased the power of inclusivity and teamwork, it also led to the birth of Wheels and Wheelchairs in London, of which Isaac is President.
The funds raised will be used to cover essential expenses for the journey, including:
馃専听Support vehicles and transfers to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants throughout the journey and when unskateable parts are needed.
馃専听Ferry crossings: to smoothly cross the English Channel.
馃専听Branded kit: to create a sense of unity and team spirit with custom gear to keep everyone warm and dry.
馃専听Sustenance: to keep skaters and wheelchair users energised and hydrated throughout the adventure.
鈥淎s we roll into Paris, we’ll be arriving just as the Paralympics 2024 kicks off, adding an extra layer of how meaningful this challenge will be,鈥� continued Isaac.
鈥淚t’s about celebrating our roots, pushing our limits and highlighting the power of inclusivity in sports. I hope people can help make this skate into Paris a spectacular symbol of strength and community spirit!”
Isaac and the rest of the team begin their epic journey on 24 August and plan to cover 121 miles over five days, arriving in Paris on 28 August.
For more information and if you鈥檇 like to support the challenge, please see .