Grippoz - Easy grip wheelchair push-rim covers

A project in Glasgow, UK by GrowBiz
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New grip design supports more wheelchair users to self-propel and be independent. Empowering motion.
Backers: 91
Average Pledge Per Backer: £57

Funded: £5,195 of £22,500
Dates: Oct 31st -> Dec 8th (39 days)
Project By: GrowBiz
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Latest News

Grippoz meets Sue Austin

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
When Sue Austin lost her mobility, she learned to dive! Sue's amazing feats in a wheelchair underwater are incredibly inspiring. You can see her talking about her experience, along with amazing film of her deep-sea diving, at a Ted Talk here:  And... (Read More)

Grippoz and the Dundee Dragons

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a great time with the http://dundeedragons.net/ last week. An umbrella organisation for a range of wheelchair sports, the group loved seeing Grippoz in action. This is Paul and Diana with the group: One of the children who benefited from... (Read More)

Grippoz at Ninewells Hospital

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Some of the team went to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee last week to promote Grippoz. There we met Elizabeth Ferris - a very sporty, wheelchair rugby player who represents Scotland. She was happy to provide a quick review. Elizabeth was really... (Read More)

19 days to go!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been another busy week for the Grippoz team. Paul & Diana joined us at GrowBiz's Enterprise Showcase - featuring 35 local businesses - and Diana demonstrated how effective the push-rim covers are by wheeling herself around to admire the... (Read More)

Another milestone for Grippoz

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got our first 50 backers! And just a few £s off £3000. Many thanks to everyone who's pledged to date - we're really grateful for your support. We've still got a way to go - so please help us get the word out. Many wheelchair users have... (Read More)

Thank you to our backers

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
(Update from Diana) It's been a very exciting week for us. We'd like to thank everyone who's pledged for Grippoz, and for all your messages of support. After the first week, we're 7% funded - with 30 days of the campaign left.  So we've still got a... (Read More)

Our first £1000!

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
When we launched our campaign on Friday, we were excited - and apprehensive. What if no-one else shared our passion for Grippoz? But our fears were soon squashed - to reach £1000 after 48 hours is simply fantastic. And a huge thank you to our first... (Read More)

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