
Giving the gift of independence this Christmas...
Electric Mobility Euro Ltd made Edith Maddams's Christmas wishes come true by giving her a brand new mobility scooter after hers was stolen from her home last month.
The Croydon Advertiser reported last month that pensioner Edith Maddams, 96, was asleep when thieves broke into her sheltered housing block on Wednesday 7th December and stole her only mode of transport - her Rascal 388S mobility scooter.
Lucy Tuffin, Marketing Assistant at Electric Mobility Euro, spotted the article whilst doing an online search. She said: "When I read Edith's story it really resonated with me. It's easy to forget until you read stories like this just how much people rely on our products. I thought it was very sad that Edith's independence had been taken away from her."
"I discussed the story with my manager and we decided that as it is Christmas we would like to offer Edith one of our new Rascal Partner scooters to replace her Rascal 388S that she had been using for the last few years. The Partner is the perfect replacement scooter for Edith because its compact design means she will easily be able to navigate her way into the building, and into the lift that she uses to reach her flat."
Electric Mobility were concerned that Edith would be feeling vulnerable after thieves broke into her home, so they spoke to Fish Insurance who offered to donate one year's free mobility scooter insurance. Electric Mobility said "Hopefully, the year's free insurance cover will help to give Edith peace of mind as the policy will protect her against theft, vandalism and accidental damage."
The Big Red Scooter Company, a local firm and one of Electric Mobility's trusted retailers, delivered the scooter to Edith on Monday 18th December. They will provide ongoing support to Edith in the form of outstanding service, support and general back up.
Edith said the scooter was the "most wonderful Christmas present" as it gave her back her independence.
"I was really sad when they took it. I had no way of getting around and I thought it was a really mean thing to do. I can't get around without it, you see," she said.
"We thought going to the newspaper might help us find who did it - I never expected this.
"It has made my Christmas, it is the most wonderful present and it shows there are still lovely people out there."
Contact Details:
Electric Mobility Euro Ltd
Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DL
Tel: 01460 258100
Email: info@electricmobility.co.uk
The Big Red Scooter Company
37 High Street, Green Street Green, Orpington, Kent BR6 6BG
Tel: 01689 855 455
Email: info@bigredscooter.co.uk
Fish Insurance
www.fishinsurance.co.uk