Disability advocate wheels 440km across rural NSW to raise funds for mental health support
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Annie Brown
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Sam Longmore, a 32-year-old disability advocate paralyzed on her right side from a car crash 13 years ago, is wheeling herself 440km across rural New South Wales from Corowa to Yass using only her left hand and left foot, to raise money for rural mental health services. The journey, completed in just over a week in rainy conditions, represents both a physical and mental challenge as she rebuilds her life after the accident.
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bskyDisability advocate wheels 440km across rural NSW to raise funds for mental health supportabc.net.auKey quotes
· 1 pulled[It's] been a physical journey, but also a mental one too, because I had to start again in all aspects.
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