We would like to thank all who supported us on the 22nd of March at the new Rivonia Barnyard for the rock show “Six of the Best”. We managed to raise around R 26,000 to pay for a hoist for moving Kerry between her bed and her wheelchair. It was a great evening even with a 30 minute delay at the start due to sound problems. I don’t think many in attendance will forget Freddie Mecury’s skin tight chequered outfit.
Kerry Walsh is a young motivational speaker and accessibility activist who aims to change how South Africans see people with disabilities. Having been born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at the age of one. She was given the life expectancy of 5 years old, however this idea didn’t work for her or her family. She has managed to live a seemingly normal life with a few extra complications along the way that only pushed her to try harder and be a powerful role model. At the age of 17 she did her first speaking engagement at Parktown Boys High school to promote Casual Day. This speaking engagement inspired her to start KmotivationSA.
