Peformers appeal for Perthshire Mela
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A family fundraiser has been launched to help a Perth boy who suffered serious life- changing injuries as a youngster get out and about.
Young Dylan Imrie (12) spent 11 months in hospital after a mirror collapsed on him in a horror incident at his great-grandparents’ Tulloch home in August 2015.
The Fairview School pupil was just four-years-old at the time and he suffered a cardiac arrest after an artery in his leg was severed in the accident.
But the fighting four- year- old miraculously defied the odds and having bravely adapted to life in his wheelchair over the years, relative Kay Wood has set up a Gofundme page to have a custom-made Tomcat Apprentice Trike built for Dylan.
It is hoped £ 5,000 is raised so Dylan can join other kids in the neighbourhood who head out on their bikes.
So far £1,150 has been raised. Dylan still attends physio, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy as part of his rehabilitation.
And so doting mum and dad Louise and Ally were delighted to hear of Louise’s Auntie Kay’s fundraising idea to give Dylan a leisurely boost.
“I didn’t expect it from her – in a really nice way,” Louise said.
“He has a trike but he has outgrown it.
“It is around £5,000 for a new one with it costing £1,300 and the rest is on the disability modifications to suit Dylan.
“It is for exercise and a bit of fun. He can’t ride a bike of his own as he will never walk again.
“Every 12-year-old should have a bike and just because he has got a disability it doesn’t mean he shouldn’t have one.
“He sees children out on bikes over the Easter holidays and he
Every 12-year-old should have a bike and just because he has got a disability it doesn’t mean he shouldn’t have one Louise Imrie
Local groups and performers are being sought to get involved with Perthshire Mela 2023.
Last year, the first ever Perthshire Mela brought colour and vibrancy to Perth city centre with a parade and celebration of world music, dance and culture.
After“going down a storm”with local residents and visitors alike, the Mela is back and now Perth and Kinross Council is looking for local groups and performers to get involved in another colourful, vibrant event on June 10.
A PKC spokesperson said:“there are lots of ways you can take part, from simply taking part in the parade through the city or delivering a themed performance on stage during the main event.”
To find out more - and share your ideas - email pkcevents@pkc.gov.uk