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Adrian's Story

Bayswater man Adrian Walsh suffered a catastrophic crash while mountain biking with friends in June 2017. The resulting c5-c7 spinal injury changed his life in an instant – he has limited movement from the shoulders down and has embarked on a long road to regain strength, movement and independence.

The enormous change to Adrian’s life hasn’t just impacted him; his wife Nhi and three young children Lily, Piper and Ryder (10, 8 and 6) have all had to make huge adjustments.

Walshy, as he is known, is described by those who know him best as a devoted and loving family man, a man with a big heart, who embraces the beauty and richness of life, friends and family. An elite downhill racer for over 20 years, he is a well-known and respected member of the WA mountain biking community, winning numerous titles including two Masters National gold medals.

The way the Bayswater and mountain bike communities have rallied around the Walsh family is a testament to the sort of man he is.

Adrian's Story

Bayswater and Noranda Community Bank branches were inspired by Walshy’s story. The board made the decision to fund a home gym and  approached TADWA to research, supply and customise a multi-functional unit.

The project required several visits with Adrian by our Recreation and Mobility technicians to discuss his strength objectives and measure up, then several fitting sessions to tweak the setup to ensure it was a good fit. We then delivered and set up the gym in Adrian’s home where he is now putting it to good use, working on his passion for fitness, strength and increased mobility.

This type of project can make an enormous difference in people’s lives, but is often not possible without the support of benefactors. Since September 2000 Bayswater and Noranda Community Bank branches have returned $1.8 million to the local community in the form of grants, sponsorships and gifts.

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    • Technology & Computer Services
      • Refurbished Systems
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      • Vehicle Mobility
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