Carina’s story

Carina's story

Carina, a former successful interior designer, and her husband Anthony, a skilled cabinet maker, had built their lives around their careers in the furniture industry. However, tragedy struck some 10 years ago when Anthony became paraplegic. Despite the challenges, Carina remained resilient, supporting Anthony and seeking assistance from The Furniture Makers’ Company, which provided crucial aid for his medical equipment.

In 2021, Carina faced her own health crisis, discovering cysts in her spinal cord that necessitated major surgery. The ordeal left her reliant on a wheelchair and battling severe neuropathic pain. Determined not to succumb to despair, Carina sought solutions to enhance her mobility and alleviate her pain.

Carina sought a customised wheelchair tailored to her needs, which promised to alleviate her chronic pain and enhance her mobility significantly. However, financial constraints posed a significant hurdle. Undeterred, Carina turned to The Furniture Makers’ Company, seeking assistance to procure the wheelchair. With a welfare grant of £2,000 from our charity, Carina was able to bridge the financial gap and apply for additional support from the BHS Trust.

The purchase of the bespoke wheelchair has proven transformative for Carina. Not only did it provide practical mobility assistance, but it also offered relief from her pain, enabling her to reclaim her independence and quality of life.

Carina expressed profound gratitude to The Furniture Makers’ Company for our unwavering support.