Amanda Dodds

CEO at SDA Services

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We are raising money to make active lives possible for people with a disability. People Like Luke…

What should have been a fun day at the beach almost ended in tragedy for Queenslander Luke. The 21-year-old jumped headfirst off a jetty and hit a sandbank hidden beneath the waves, breaking his neck. Fortunately, he survived the initial accident, but his future had been changed forever.

When Luke first left hospital, six months after his accident, he needed to be strapped into his wheelchair. But after working with highly skilled specialist therapists, he can now sit in his wheelchair without the need for a chest or foot strap. He has also developed the core muscles needed to be able to stand and is even able to dress himself – things he was told he would never do again.

Recovery from a traumatic injury like Luke’s is a mental, as well as physical, battle. Joining the Sporting Wheelies community provided Luke with a much-needed social connection. He started to play in the Wheelchair Rugby team and met a group of people who understood what he was going through and demonstrated what was possible.

 “After my accident I thought I was going to go home and be a nobody. That was until I met the Wheelchair Rugby guys. I saw what they were doing with their lives. This gave me a new outlook on what was possible for my life.”



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Wednesday 21st Aug
I am taking part in the 2024 Sporting Wheelies CEO Wheelie Challenge!
So, what does this challenge mean for me?
👉 It will give me the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability, by improving access and inclusion and raising vital funds.
👉 I will spend the day using a wheelchair at the office and at home to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day challenges of people living with disability may face.
👉 I will experience first-hand how simple things may be incredibly difficult for someone with a disability, such as navigating into the office, getting to your desk or accessing facilities like bathrooms. (I will make sure I pop the vodka on the bottom shelf that day!!)
I will need to raise a minimum of $5000 to be “officially” included in the challenge. But if I don’t get there, I am still 100% committed to taking part and will hire a wheelchair if needed.


Thank you to my Sponsors

$158.25

Mum

I want to be a fly on the wall hehe but I know how dedicated you are with all the challenges you have done and I know you can do it my love and have fun doing it Xxxxxx

$52.75

Amanda Dodds

$52.75

Kiki

I'll open the door for you ❤️

$52.75

Debs

It'll be a stroll in the park Good Luck!

$50

Priscilla Brown

$50

Caitlin Dodds

Well done Mandy! Such a great cause xx

$31.65

The Booth’s

Amazing work !!

$26.38

Jac Brace

Wonderful cause to support Amanda!

$21.10

Chris Kerwick

Spin those wheels!

$21.10

Deborah Law

$21.10

Shaz

Great cause Amanda

$20

Karen Mccormack

$10.55

Loretta Rossborough

$10.55

Cindy Minett

I am so proud of your Amanda; I wish I could donate more to this incredible challenge. Well done, you really do put every shoe on in your role and consider situations. What a breath of fresh air from a CEO.