Media Alert: QuadPara Association of the Western Cape Host Second Wheelchair Challenge

The Department of Health's Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC), Eskom and the QuadPara Association of the Western Cape (QAWC) will join forces in holding the second WCRC Wheelchair Challenge.

The main objective of the event is to market the WCRC. It also intends to:

• Create an opportunity for every one, disabled and non-disabled to have fun;
• Enable participation in a sporting event for persons with disabilities;
• Introduce persons with disabilities to a wider range of assistive devices; and
• Raise awareness regarding disability.

The Wheelchair Challenge will take place at the WCRC site, as well as the perimeter road of Lentegeur Hospital.

Date: Saturday, 6 November 2010

Venue: Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Lentegeur Hospital

Time: 8:00 to 14:00