Marlene Bird to receive donated scooter
A Prince Albert woman, left legless after a brutal attempt on her life, will soon receive a top-of-the-line scooter to replace her previous chair.
Marlene Bird was attacked in a Prince Albert alley in 2014. Her attacker beat her and set her clothing on fire, leading to severe burns, partial loss of eyesight and the amputation of both of her legs. Bird, who has used a wheelchair since the assault, was once again the victim of crime last month when her scooter was stolen from her home in Timber Bay.
Bird told paNOW she was left frustrated after the theft, and said the loss of her power chair came as a blow to her sense of independence.
“I want to go around myself instead of depending on people,” Bird said.