Bessingby Hall Care Home resident ticks off bucket list item as he takes to the slopes with ski session
Trevor Samuels completed a major item on his bucket list by taking part in an indoor downhill ski session.
Before suffering a stroke in 2018 Trevor was a keen skier, learning to ski in the Drakensberg Mountains South Africa as a young man, and had wished to be able take to the slopes once again.
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Hide AdThe Bessingby Hall team arranged a trip to the Snozone venue at Castleford for Trevor to take part in a disability skiing session.
Aided by qualified coach Josh and using specially adapted ‘Sit Skis’ Trevor zigged and zagged his way down the 170 metre slope followed by lunch at a local pub.
Snozone Yorkshire general manager Zoe Fenner said: “We are delighted to host Trevor and the team from Bessingby Hall Care Home.
“Our Disability Snowsports programme shows our commitment to making the sport fully inclusive and accessible to all.”
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Hide AdCare home manager Kelly Hart added: “It took a bit of planning, but Trevor had such a brilliant day it was well worth it to see his face on his return home and we are thrilled that we could be part of his special day.”