Toby Wheeler, 24, of Colchester, has always wanted to race and a few years ago he started walking with a specialised walking frame.He and his care team looked at taking part in the Park Run in Colchester but it would have taken him a long time to complete.
His carer Harriett Renolds said they got the ball rolling in setting up his own racing event - the Wheeler Way Walk.
Toby, from Colchester, told everyone about his unique race at a special press conference.
Harriett said: “We are pushing for participants to join, they don’t have to complete the race, it’s just about their courage to enter.”
It will be in aid of Team Angus, a charity set up to support tot Angus Grocott who also has cerebral palsy.
Angus was starved of oxygen at birth. He needs therapies and equipment to support his life.
Toby understands the importance of equipment and physiotherapy which has inspired him to help Angus.
Harriett added: “Being with Angus at the press conference was really lovely to see, it was an emotional moment for Toby.
“Toby used his Eye Gaze machine to communicate with everybody, he said he wanted to be an inspiration to Angus.”
Toby, who lives in Colchester, is an ambassador for Active Essex.
The fundraising event, called the Wheeler Way Walk, is a 400 metre race taking place in the new sports arena at Essex University on May 4.
To apply for a place in the race email wheelerwaywalk@gmail.com. To donate visit justgiving.com/fundraising/wheelerwaywalk.
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