Money is being raised so Henrietta can access specialist equipment

Salisbury mum’s dream to walk again gets £6,000 boost from community fundraiser

Tait ap EllisMarch 18, 20250 Comment1

A SALISBURY mum has received a boost in her long-term aim to walk again.

Nearly 150 well-wishers attended a fundraising day at Bodywise Pilates on Saturday, March 15, where instructors volunteered their time to provide a fun-filled day of fitness.

Attendees were encouraged to donate to Henrietta Paxton’s cause, as the Salisbury mum is trying to raise £230,000 in order to access specialist treatment that could help her walk again.

Henrietta suffered a spinal injury at a gym last May, which left her paralysed. Money raised will cover her rehabilitation, home adaptions and some novel treatments.

Organisers said that out of the £6,000 raised from the Help Hen Health Day event, £436.80 was raised solely through cake sales.

“The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as nearly 150 people attended this special day of movement, mindfulness, and giving,” a spokesperson said.

“Through the generosity of the Bodywise and Fitness Design clients, alongside an abundance of delicious homemade cakes, we raised an impressive £6,000, and that was £436.80 in cake sales alone!”

Classes included yoga, Pilates for teen athletes, office workers’ stretch sessions, high-level Pilates, Pilates on apparatus, and comedy improvisation.

The world renowned sound healer, RJ, lead a sound bath to bring an end to proceedings.

A spokesperson added: “The result would not have been possible without the generosity of our wonderful instructors who donated their time and expertise for free.

“A special thank you to organisers, Sara, Emma, and Tash, who worked tirelessly to make this event a reality.”

: The day was filled with exercises and classes for people of all abilities

: Hundreds of pounds were raised just from cake sales

Sara Dennis is calling on the wider community — especially those who are in a position to give – to consider making a life-changing contribution.

“There are so many people out there with the ability to give generously, and I truly believe that helping Henrietta achieve her dream of walking again will bring immense joy—not only to her and her family but to those who make it happen.”