Some save lives, some help people find meaning again, some give people the freedom to be themselves. One of them is Margie at Celebrating Abilities Melbourne Vic- Non-Profit. This is a charity that helps people with disabilities to find joy, health, and mindfulness through fitness.
Margie donates her time working with people with downs syndrome, autism, paraplegics, MS, and more, helping them to exercise, sometimes for the first time. I’ve seen Margie work with a non-verbal autistic boy, getting him to dance and laugh for a solid hour.
Work with a young woman in a wheelchair, get into a hammock and do aerial yoga. Margie has a vision and pushes the boundaries of what people think their limits are. What she and the charity do, give people hope and purpose. It’s incredibly inspiring.
Today, Margie presented us with a certificate of thanks for the volunteer work Misfit Digital has done to help the charity this year. It’s people like Margie that inspire us daily to help make this world a better place.
We can’t wait to help Margie grow this incredibly unique charity in 2020 and beyond. Thanks for letting us be part of this ride, Margie. 💕
Celebrating abilities has changed my life and improved my physical stability. Margie works with my mindset and helps me. I have gained peace of mind and calmness and Trusting myself with my abilities
“Celebrating abilities has changed my life and improved my physical stability. Margie works with my mindset and helps me. I have gained peace of mind and calmness and Trusting myself with my abilities.”
My name is Judeland. I would like to share his story with you which happened during the Civil War in Sri Lanka on September 24th, 1996. My family and I will never forget that day. It was the night of September 23rd, 1996, there was a fight in the village. Thinking it was too dangerous to leave during the night, we stayed until morning. Once daylight broke, we decided we had to make a run for safety. I jumped on my bicycle and peddled fast down the road, hearing a strange noise, getting close and closer behind me. The next thing I knew a bomb had exploded; a piece hit me in the lower back – I was in shock! I tried to move but the pain was terrible. I couldn’t move my legs. This war gave me a new name: Paraplegic T12. It’s been 21 years since my accident, there were times at the start where I wanted to end my life but I’m so glad I didn’t! These days 24 hours isn’t even enough for me to do the things I want to do, so many goals to achieve, love waking up and going for it. Time is always the best medicine who ever thought I would enjoy being the odd one out! I am in a wheelchair, but with a determination to never give up my dream of living a full life, with all its challenges. I currently play AFL wheelchair footy for Richmond, baseball, basketball, and do gym workouts.
I have been working with Margie from Celebrating abilities for the last 2 and a half years ago. with great success. I love the studio and Margie as she keeps me on my toes. celebrating abilities has changed my life and improved my physical stability – Margie works with my mindset and helps me. with clear communications and understand me more. I have gained peace of mind and calmness and Trusted myself with my abilities. The studio gives me peace and resets my life and brings me back on track it is my balance place and find out more about myself and bring in my inner spirit. Peace of mind beyond words.
Testimonials
Meet Mary she’s in her 20’s and has autism. When she first came to us it was during covid and she had been locked in her room for over one year, was a recluse with serious depression, and had put on over 30 kgs. 2 years later she lost 30kgs works out 3 -4 times a week and feels so much happier and healthier.
Meet Joshua he’s 9 years old and in a wheelchair. Yesterday we carried him up the stairs and into a hammock. He was so excited because the last studio he went to would not let him participate in activities. We designed a fun circus workout where Joshua experienced aerial yoga, and hoops, improving his functional fitness, core strength, motor skills, and proprioception all In an inclusive environment.
Meet Sharon, she has down syndrome her mum says you truly have enhanced Sharon’s life so much. Learning independence through activities is helping Sharon to become more confident self-assured and happy. Since starting with you. Sharon’s mental health, physical health have improved. She especially loves your respite care, where she goes kayaking and has adventures. This is good for me also as I get respite 48 hours.
Meet Ray he has Mental health challenges and is Autistic. When he first came to us he was shy, self concious with no balance or co-ordination, could not walk up the stairs without assistance and cried all the time. 6 months later his core, strength, motor skills, proriocpetion has improved. he now smiles and climbs the stairs on his own.
Ava is 8 years old and when she first came for a session she had no strength, condfidence, co-ordination or balance. She could not look me in the eye due to her trauma, ptsd and mental health challenges. 11 months later she can stand and walk on her own without falling over. Ava's mum is so happy with the added value to her life.
