Former International Footballer To Open Independent Living Scotland 2009

Main Category: Sports Medicine / Fitness
Article Date: 27 Aug 2009 - 2:00 PDT

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Former Glasgow Rangers and England footballer Mark Hateley will be officially opening Independent Living Scotland 2009 at the Glasgow SECC on September 9th at 10:00am. Mark Hateley now works as an official ambassador for Glasgow Rangers. In his career Mar played for Portsmouth, AC Milan, and Monaco before joining Glasgow Rangers where he scored 115 goals in 222 games. Mark also won 32 England caps during his successful career.

"I am really looking forward to opening this great event and seeing for myself a selection of the products currently available to disabled people of all ages." commented Mark.

Independent Living Scotland is free to attend and visitors can register online for free entry to the exhibition at http://www.ils-event.co.uk The event will showcase the best in independent living and mobility aids from over 120 exhibitors and promises to be a rich and rewarding experience for members of the public, trade and healthcare professionals alike. The show provides a unique opportunity to test and compare all the latest products and equipment that can make a real difference to everyday independent living.

Special features at the show include the Lifestyle Seminar and Demonstration Zone where visitors will be able to see the products in action and attend free informative sessions. These will be complimented by The Health & Wellbeing Zone and demonstrations by The Yoga, Health and Therapy Centre Scotland who will be running yoga sessions for adults, children and therapists. The Centre provides yoga therapy for children and adults with any physical, medical, learning or other additional support needs as well as outreach services. Scotland's leading charities and organisations will also be on hand to offer information and guidance on independent living in Scotland.

"We are delighted that Mark will be opening this year's event. The show promises to be bigger and better than ever with a comprehensive and informative range of exciting new products, CPD seminars and all the latest information on independent living in Scotland and the north of England." Commented Event Manager Liz Virgo.

Visitors can register online for free entry to the exhibition, view a full exhibitor list and 'route planner' facility to help plan their day in advance by visiting: http://www.ils-event.co.uk. There is also a twitter page where the latest news is available at http://twitter.com/ILS2009

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Independent Living Scotland