A FLINTSHIRE teenager has ‘not let her disability define her’ as she continues to do what she has ‘always’ wanted.

Fifteen-year-old Georgina Seller, of Hendre, has been taking part in Wheelchair Motorcross (WCMX) activities, which is the use of wheelchairs on skateparks.

Mum Lynne told the Leader that Georgina, who has cerebral palsy, has always wanted to ‘be like the other kids’ and be able to go on a skatepark.

However due to her disability, was unable to complete activities other children were able to do.

She said: “When she was younger, I would take her to the skatepark and push her around on the ramps.

The Leader:

Georgina Seller

“As soon as she knew what a skatepark was, she wanted to give it a go. She always wanted a skateboard but couldn’t.

“When we found the Deeside WCMX session, we found an old wheelchair and attended, pushing her up and down ramps. It started from there. In the last year she has come on leaps and bounds.

“Now she has a dedicated WCMX chair that has helped her.”

Lynne said that they now want as many other children to know about the activities so they can do what they want, despite being wheelchair bound.

She added: “She is not letting her disability define her. Her confidence has grown and what she does in everyday life in her chair, she’s truly independent. She scares a lot of people when she’s dropping off of kerbs because people don’t expect it, but she has total control.

The Leader:

“When she was little, she just wanted to go on a skatepark, she always wanted to be like the other kids. Now, we go all around the country and she has friends that do it.

“It gives her more confidence. She’s enjoying it and is trying to get more people involved.

“We want to get as many kids into it. It’s really nice. The skate community have been fantastic and welcomed us with open arms.

“Kids at the skatepark are fascinated with Georgina and she’s made loads of friend. Instead of people staring at her and her wheelchair, they are engaging with her.

“The more we get it out there, the more people will be used to seeing wheelchairs at skateparks. It gets people talking.

“I’m very proud of her and how keen she is to help other kids.”

Georgina said: “I’ve really enjoyed it and I’m learning new skills every day.”