A CAMPAIGN to give a disabled young man the chance to finally enjoy summer in his garden has been launched.

Kale N’Jie, who lives in Highworth, was severely brain damaged as a baby after he stopped breathing.

As a result the 22-year-old is now paralysed, has cerebral palsy and is registered blind.

Resilient Kale has blossomed into a sociable and friendly young man who currently attends the Uplands Educational Trust and enjoys spending time with his family.

But due to a lack of accessibility Kale has never been able to join his relatives in the garden for parties and barbecues.

Now his family, led by grandmother Margaret Bentley and cousin Kim Reid, have pledged to give him a summer to remember by turning the garden into a wheelchair friendly sensory space.

Kale’s relatives have set up the Kale’s Sensory Garden fundraising campaign, to ensure their dream will become reality.

Kim, from Gorse Hill said the current design of the garden meant Kale’s wheelchair could not be pushed out.

“Kale has never been able to access the garden via his wheelchair as it is raised and several levels. What we are trying to achieve is to level the garden and create a ramp out the back for emergencies and incorporate sensory items which he can enjoy,” said the 27-year-old.

“He is my grandmother’s world, he’s her reason, she’s wanted to do this for years but was always quoted huge amounts that she couldn’t afford. We know it would mean the world to Kale to be able to come into a garden and enjoy summer just like everyone else.”

When completed, the garden will be a treat for all the senses and feature fairy lights, herbs in pots, a wheelchair ramp, and wind chimes.

Margaret, 65,who is Kale’s main care giver said she wanted him to feel included in every family activity.

“Up until now Kale has been parked at the bottom of the garden and unable to join us as a family when we do meet up. That isn’t right, every person should feel included. Everyone should have the chance to join their family in the garden rather than be isolated.

“He is such a character and a prankster. He loves being sociable and even though he can’t talk he has such a huge personality. When he’s out with us he listens to everything.

“I just want him to be able to have a place at home where he can relax and chill outside.”

To donate to Kale’s Sensory Garden appeal visit crowdfunding.justgiving.com/kimberly-perry