Miss Wheelchair South Africa, Tamelyn Bock, is raising money to fund her trip to Mexico in October to represent her country at the 2022 Miss Wheelchair World competition. Tamelyn was crowned the first-ever Miss Wheelchair South Africa at the inaugural event held in Cape Town in December 2021.
“My title is the voice of change, to bring change, to see change for persons with disabilities; to take their rightful spot in society and in the workspace. And to be equally acknowledged, loved and respected,” she says about her reign.
The competition has opened many doors for Tamelyn. After battling for years to find employment, even with a degree, she now boasts a media internship. She has also raises awareness about universal access in public spaces, promotes inclusivity and gives motivational talks at schools.
Participating in the Miss Wheelchair World competition, which takes place on 29 October 2022, will give her the opportunity to represent her country, but also raise awareness of the challenges facing people with disabilities in South Africa.
She is currently running a BackaBuddy campaign to raise funding. All donations will go towards the travel costs for her and her assistant to travel from Springbok, Northern Cape, to an international airport, and from there to Mexico.
If you would like to support Tamelyn, you can read more about her journey and donate by visiting the BackaBuddy campaign.
