BRIGHTON TO PARIS SKATE, AUGUST 2024
Our 2024 fundraising skate will rival our London to Brussels adventure in 2018 and retrace the spirit of our Paris to London 2012 Paralympic Skate
Wheels and Wheelchairs is pleased to announce a skate from Brighton to Paris to celebrate the 2024 Paralympics and to raise funds for our unique disability-focused sporting charity.
This ambitious journey will take place from Saturday 24 August and will end in Paris on Wednesday 28 August, aiming to arrive in the French capital in time for the opening of the 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony. The route will take our 4- 6 wheelchair users, numerous skaters and supporters over 121 miles from Hove through Newhaven, Dieppe and Forge les Eaux.
The challenge retraces the spirit of the 2012 Paris to London skate organised by Mobile en Ville when a team of French skaters pushed wheelchair users from Paris to London, arriving on the eve of the capital’s 2012 Paralympic Games. The trip was made possible by the collaboration of skate crews from France, the UK and Belgium and inspired London skaters to start Wheels and Wheelchairs.
This year’s skate is not just a physical challenge but a dynamic team effort, woven with the spirit of inclusivity and endurance. Participants will have the unique opportunity to conclude their journey in the festive atmosphere of the Paralympic Games in Paris.
In order to make this ambitious plan a reality, we would very much welcome any donations to help fund our trip. This will go towards covering the cost of ferries, coaches, food, accomodation, and many other items to help us maximise the safety of everyone involved, as well as making sure this trip is one our skaters and wheelchair users will remember.
If you can’t take part you can still help by donating to Wheels And Wheelchairs at the link below.
