The Red Wheelies Set New Guiness World Record For Mobility Scooter Travel over the weekend 14 / 15th May 2011. The Red Wheelies mention here previously set out to beat the existing Guiness World Record for the longest distance covered on a mobility scooter in a 24 hour period. the record stood at an impressive 88.04 miles but the Kent based ladies mobility scooter display team had it well and truly beat. The team managed to clock an impressive 154 miles.
Jackie Weeden the team leader said "We are utterly exhausted but totally ecstatic, I would like to thank the entie Quingo Team for being so friendly and supportive and helping us to achieve our goal! The cameraderie of the team was infectious and helped enourmously in our success. Our aim was to have fun and raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis in a more positive light and we hope we've done that. By completeing the challenge successfully we have shown that if you are diagnosed with the condition you don't have to stop living a full life"
Brave words indeed from a lady who heads a team of determined mobility scooter users.
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