Beneficiaries' stories - Case studies 37 - 42
Ex-power station worker relies totally on his wife
Vince Miller lives with his wife Janice, in
Derbyshire.
He had worked in power stations in Wales for over 20 years. Following an accident he was on life support for three weeks, and is now a tetraplegic using a self-propelled wheelchair.
He drives a Motability car, his wheelchair is his 'legs' allowing him to get around the house but he is totally reliant on Janice for his needs.
They contacted the EEIBA to see whether we could help to make their lives easier and we provided assistance.
We funded part of the cost of relocating his car hoist, they now have disabled facilities installed in their house, including a level access shower, their doors have been widened and they now have ramps.
This year the charity is requesting your help by supporting the 2008 Christmas Card Appeal.
North West Branch Committee Christmas Lunch
Speakers this year are Mr Johnnie Casson, comedian and Pat Crerrand ex Celtic and Manchester United.
Eaton is celebrating 100 years of its MEM brand by setting up and running a 'Centenary Fund'.
This is a matched funding scheme to support its customers in raising money for a good cause in 2008 and 2009.
Yorkshire Ridings Power Ball. A fun filled and lavish reception was recently held at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate.
Jim Speirs - EEIBA President and chief executive NICEIC Group.
"The EEIBA is a charity which covers anyone who is facing hardship, from the shop floor, to the board room, in the electrical and electronics industry."
At the Annual General
Meeting held on 2 July, President, Jim Speirs, reported on an improved performance for EEIBA - Read more in this issue of EEIBA's magazine.
