UK Marine Trade Insurance specialists Insurance Risk & Claims Management (IRCM) have announced support for Whizz-Kidz, the disabled children’s charity. IRCM’s Specialist Risks Executive Mark Elcocks said “We are delighted to be able to support Whizz-Kidz during their 25th anniversary year. We have pledged to donate £10 to the charity for every one of our Bowline Marine Trade Insurance policies placed in 2015”.
Whizz-Kidz works to transform the lives of disabled children in the UK by providing the vital equipment, support and life skills that enables them to become confident and independent young adults. Whizz-Kidz estimates that there are some 70,000 disabled children and young people in the UK waiting for a wheelchair that fits their young lives. A powered chair can cost several thousand pounds and Whizz-Kidz provides a range of manual, powered and sports wheelchairs to those in need. For more information about supporting Whizz-Kidz contact Victoria Rowles at v.rowles@whizz-kidz.org.uk
