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Huge numbers flock to Mobility Roadshow

THOUSANDS of visitors are flocking to Peterborough for the three-day Mobility Roadshow, which starts today.

The Roadshow was opened on Thursday by one of the British soldiers who provided inspiration for the birth of the charity Help for Heroes.

Four years ago Private Derek Derenalagi lost both his legs in an explosion while on patrol in Helmand province.

Derek, 35, was thrown from his army Land Rover after it hit a mine – and he thought his life was over.

Paralysed at the side of the road, medics immediately pronounced him dead. He wasn’t, but the damage to his once fit and healthy body was so bad that it was necessary to amputate both his legs.

Today he walks on ‘bionic’ legs and is hopeful of a place in next year’s GB Paralympics squad.

The three-day Roadshow, taking place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, is the perfect chance to see, try out and compare a wealth of new vehicles, products and services all aimed at helping people with their independence.

www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk

 

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