Laurie update
By TMX Archives on 7th Jan 05
Laurie, 16, who was the first female racer to reach expert status in this country, is already making good progress and keeping a positive outlook. Laurie, 16, who was the first female racer to reach expert status in this country, is already making good progress and keeping a positive outlook. And she's even managed to go shopping and for a New Year's Eve meal in her wheelchair.As well as enjoying getting out and about a little bit more Laurie's also starting to experience some feeling in her legs and feet as well as further down her back and stomach.Even though things are looking a little bit more positive for Laurie, fund raising schemes are still going flat out to help the speedy Stowmarket lady. You can make a donation to Laurie using the following details.Beneficiary: Laurie SquirrellBank: Barclays BankSort code: 20 82 75Account Number: 70820342Branch: Stow Market/Needham MarketSWIFT code (for overseas transfers): BARCGB22And if that doesn't float your boat you can purchase one of these #13 stickers that Laurie's ex-schoolie class rival Chad Yarranton has commissioned. To get yours tape a quid coin to a piece of card and post it, along with a SAE, to Chad at 51 Linden Ave. Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs DY13 0EEThere'll also be a fund raising trackday at ever popular Suffolk racetrack Mildenhall on January 25. For more details contact the event organisers at denise.matthew@btinternet.comFinally, words of encouragement can be sent directly to Laurie at lauriesquirrell@eons.net