I was born with Cerebral Palsy. People have been betting against me my whole life and I keep proving them wrong. I want to do it again. This time, I'm going to ride a horse for five days to raise funds for children with disabilities. Bet I can’t do it? I dare you to.
Who is Chaeli?
Chaeli Mycroft is a typical millennial. She believes she can do anything she puts her mind to. But unlike most millennials, Chaeli is a quadriplegic. Born with Cerebral Palsy and using a wheelchair, Chaeli sees opportunity where most see limitations. It’s this attitude that has made her an internationally recognised ability-activist, winning the International Children’s Peace Prize and World of Children Award (Youth Award) along the way.
Chaeli campaign
Chaeli is riding to raise funds for the Chaeli Campaign; an NGO that works for the inclusion of people with disabilities and impacts 5000 people annually. Funds raised will go towards the Inclusive Education Programme and Pre-School Enrichment Center. Every bet counts and will go a long way to creating a world where people with disabilities are able to reach their full potential.
The challenge
Chaeli will swap out her wheelchair for a horse and ride for five consecutive days. She will have to endure hours in the saddle, the natural elements and the voices inside her head, telling her to quit. For any experienced rider this would be an extreme challenge. For Chaeli it’s practically impossible.