Thirteen-year-old Zak Hughes had been on an NHS waiting list for a powered wheelchair since January 2008, finally receiving a new £9,000 wheelchair in November thanks to Tesco fundraising.

Powered wheelchairs are vital pieces of equipment that have an immense physical and psychological impact on the lives of young people. As well as increasing her mobility, Rachel Woodward’s new £5,200 chair includes extra features to improve her life. The chair tilts back so Rachel can lie horizontally, allowing her to stretch out, relieve pressure and exercise her muscles. The chair also rises vertically so Rachel is at eye level with her peers, helping her self-confidence.

Fifteen-year-old Jacob Thomas from Narberth in Dyfed has a vital new addition to his wheelchair thanks to the Charity of the Year partnership. Jacob's new mobile arm support is a simple piece of equipment that greatly increases his independence. A metal rod attaches to the back of his chair and supports his arm in a sling, providing him with the strength to feed himself, turn the pages of a book and brush his hair.

Charity of the Year funds make a huge difference in many different ways, not just in helping mobility. Michaela Hollywood, 18, from Crossgar in Northern Ireland picked up a new laptop worth £1,400 that will help her to complete her college broadcast journalism course. The computer is specially adapted to Michaela's needs with speech recognition software and dedicated packages for her studies.

So, by doing something ordinary, like using a cash machine at Tesco when you go shopping, you have helped provide extraordinary care.

Overall, the Tesco Charity of the Year Campaign raised over £4 million for Muscular Dystrophy.

To find out more visit:
tesco.muscular-dystrophy.org