Best. Birthday. Present. EVER!
There was plenty to celebrate in Havelock North this week, as Cushla marked her 11th birthday in unforgettable style, with the delivery of her brand new custom ‘champagne’ Rogue XP wheelchair.
Our Outbound Technician, Sharn and Technical Product Specialist, Kendall had the absolute pleasure of presenting Cushla with her new chair on a beautiful sunny Wednesday, complete with gorgeous ‘Tutu Cute’ spoke guards and a colour scheme that perfectly matched her outfit for the occasion.
To make the moment even more special, Sharn left all the protective wrapping in place so Cushla could experience the excitement of unwrapping her chair herself. From the very first reveal, it was clear this wasn’t just a new piece of equipment. It was something truly personal and empowering.
Cushla is already a highly experienced wheelchair and equipment user, and working alongside her and Occupational Therapist Emilee throughout the customisation process was an absolute dream. Her confidence, communication skills and thoughtful feedback helped fine-tune every detail to perfection, both during the trial setup and final fitting.
Once her chair was ready to go, there was no looking back. Cushla sped off to finish her school day before heading out later that evening to debut her stunning new wheels at a special birthday dinner with her family.
When asked what she thought of her new chair, Cushla summed it up perfectly:
“Best. Birthday. Present. EVER!”
Reflecting on the experience, Kendall shared:
“A huge thank you to Cushla, her family and the team involved for allowing us to highlight such a fabulous young person for agency and advocacy among her peers. Cushla made a real impact on both Sharn and myself — she is exceptionally articulate and knowledgeable, not only about her equipment and the importance of correct positioning, but across so many topics we discussed during both the trial and final setup of her fabulous custom ‘champagne’ chair.”
Thank you, Cushla, for sharing such a special milestone with us. We hope your new chair takes you on many exciting adventures ahead!