How The 12-year-old Is Helping People Getagrip
While it’s common for children to make a papier-mâché volcano for their school science fair project, Ruby Mainwaring looked to her family for inspiration, choosing to help someone dear to her.
Incredibly, the 12-year-old from Palmerston North now has her own business and, at the same time, has made a world of difference to her beloved poppa.
Ruby’s science-fair project focused on fashioning a dual grip mat to help Ray Roydhouse (77) unwind screwtop jars in the kitchen, a task that had become increasingly difficult after the muscles in his hands and feet started weakening and disappearing.
“I did it all to help Poppa,” Ruby explains to the Weekly. “He has got a neuropathy in his hand called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.
“He has struggled for a long time to open jars. We did a lot of research on existing products in the market and found a lot of them were too expensive and too hard to use, and none were dual grip.”
With a bit of help from her parents Rob (52) and Amanda (49), Ruby set about researching and creating something that met Ray’s needs.
This story is from the January 28, 2019 edition of New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 28, 2019 edition of New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
The bearer OF GIFTS
Jeremy reckons kids are in it just for the loot, but sometimes they truly care
This is for MY MUM
Jude’s star shines bright because of a special lady
Five minutes with...MIRIAM MARGOLYES
The beloved actor puts on her witches britches to star alongside Rhys Darby
Pack up your TROUBLES!
While the getting there can be a hassle, Michele explains the beauty of a trip
Dog-less days ARE OVER
Kevin is getting ready to hear the pitter-patter of small paws once again
A bit of a STRETCH
Bend and extend your way to amore flexible 2025!
Habits that STICK
As the festive cheer fades and January begins, the allure of setting those ambitious, life-changing New Year’s resolutions can be very tempting.
Paragliding survivor I'M LOOKING FOR A MIRACLE'
Hayley-Marie loved the feeling of flying like a bird, but after an accident left her paralysed, she’s more determined than ever she'll soar again
Queen of the court SHELAGH'S AN ACE VOLUNTEER!
It's love all for the tennis fan, who'll be serving up more hugs at the ASB Classic
'Our nature baby!"' THE NZ BUSINESS THAT BOOMED
How a resourceful couple cottoned on to an idea and made it truly sustainable