A Fife boy whose adapted trike was stolen is back on the road thanks to generous donors.
Glenrothes teen Joe Carberry, who is blind and has autism, has been gifted a new trike after Kingdom Kids teamed up with Leslie Bike Shop and specialist firm Mission Cycles.
The 14-year-old’s mum Michelle said it had already boosted his confidence.
“It’s absolutely amazing,” she said.
“He’s over the moon with it.
“It has a pole at the back so you can steer it, but he was able to do it himself.
“In the past wee while he’s been quite anxious about being on his own, and the fact he wanted to sit on the bike and feel as if he was on his own is a huge step forward.”
The trike initially meant for Joe was stolen from Castle Furniture Project in May. His family had already paid for it and it was undergoing safety checks.
It was a setback for Joe, who struggles to get out and play like other youngsters.
But businesses and members of the public rallied round after the story appeared in The Courier.
A delighted Joe thanked everyone who helped with the trike.
Michelle, 49, said: “I am absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for how everyone came together to help.
“I can’t thank Castle enough for everything they’ve done, by setting us up with the original trike and the campaign they launched when it was it unfortunately stolen.
“Everyone from Kingdom Kids and Leslie Bike Shop were fantastic and have made this boy a very happy one.”
Silvana Hanvey from Kindgom FM said: “I’m really excited to be involved with this. The feel good factor of everyone pulling together to help restores faith in human nature.”
Andy Hain of Leslie Bike Shop added: “I’m incredibly proud to be associated with Joe and so happy to see him get his new trike.”
