An Edinburgh woman living with Multiple Sclerosis is pushing herself to the limit to buy a 'miracle' treadmill that could change the lives of hundreds of Scots.Jeanette Russell, who has been living with the neurological condition for the last 10 years, is taking on a three peak challenge to raise £40,000.
The 'anti-gravity' machine, which uses NASA technology, helps wheelchair-bound users to walk a short distance with aids and will be used at the Compass Centre in Edinburgh.The 56-year-old ex-RAF nurse counts herself "fortunate" to be still mobile and independent with support and medication, so is stepping out to help those more affected.
Jeanette has so far taken on Arthur's Seat and the Cairngorm summit this month as part of the three peak challenge and will complete the Lost Valley in October.She was inspired to take on the challenge after being 'blown away' by a video of disabled man Chris Andrews walking again thanks to the machine.She told the Record: "Chris was wheelchair bound but he is now able to walk from his bedroom to the bathroom.
It's amazing!"You only use 5% of your body weight when you're on the anti-gravity treadmill. It was developed by NASA to help astronauts who've lost muscle tone when they come back from space.
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