David, from Leeds, spent over 2 decades working in the wheelchair industry educating mobility companies and technicians all over the world on the benefits that a uniquely fitted wheelchair makes to a person’s life.

In 2020, at the start of the first lockdown, David’s life took a shuddering turn after he suffered a left hemisphere stroke, affecting the right side of his body including his right arm, leg and foot. In the initial weeks following his stroke, David was told that he would need to spend a year in hospital working on his rehabilitation and that he would most probably never walk again.

Having worked with the wheelchair previously, and knowing its quality, the Ottobock Wingus was an easy choice for David.

There are never enough hours in the day for Harald. He's on the go from morning to night. Each morning, he gets up and begins his day by refuelling with a decent breakfast, then he feeds the cats, who also need to be petted and stroked, of course.

Harald served as a soldier and later survived leukaemia. Both have left lasting marks on his life. He isn't able to walk for long distances on foot anymore, so he's always glad to take a seat in his Wingus. Back pain, neck pain, a number of herniated discs and calcified shoulders place various constraints on him in every day.

Harald is supported by his wife, Hannelore, they go shopping together, visit museums and enjoy taking a break in local cafe's. Harald also likes technical challenges, he enjoys taking things apart and repairing them - computers in particular. "Some people call me a nerd," he laughs "but that's always in fun. Most people just call me Harald."

Lisa was born with a rare combination of three different genetic defects that affect all the muscles in her body. She is the only person in the world known to have this particular combination of genetic defects. Her entire muscular system tires easily, and her organs are slow and not fully functional. If Lisa overexerts herself, she damages her muscles.

"I have to accept the fact that I need longer for everyday tasks. And that it's better to ask for help with some things, like getting a saucepan out of a cupboard, because otherwise I use up all my energy very quickly," Lisa explains. Lisa would like to handle everyday situations like this by herself, but she is only partially able to.

Lisa is all the more grateful for her Wingus wheelchair, which allows her to go out for a spin with her dog, Luke. Lisa has established her own small business which she is able to manage on her own. She loves sharing her hobby of drifting with her boyfriend, who is a great support to her. She tries to complete as many tasks as she can by herself and doesn't like asking for help. The Wingus is ideal for Lisa and her active day-to-day life because it's so nimble and fast.