Many people think we have always known the Clarkes, but we haven't.
They found out about me, and they wanted to do something to help.
They raised (pretty much) this amount of money, last year, too.
We met them last year, at their house, when we went to look at the lights.
They are kind, and caring and lovely.
They are very welcoming, and their boys are so polite.
And, my noisy sister loved their cakes!!
These are two photos, from their 2014 Christmas Lights:
Last year, the money they raised went towards my high-low chair, the one that cost $8,905. I use this chair at preschool. It lets me join in with all the other kids, whether they are on the floor, or at a table. With my chair, I can play with the play dough, and join in the Musical Chairs game. I can be included, in everything. And, it is my high chair, for eating. The chair has extra support, for my torso and head. That means, I can concentrate on chewing and swallowing my food, and not have to concentrate so much on my sitting. This is me in my high-low chair. |
Fortnightly therapy, for a year, costs just over $2000. Every day I have physiotherapy with Zoe, is a day Mum can have a rest, and not do any home physiotherapy with me. I'm going to have twice-weekly physiotherapy, for a month, soon. I'm going to work on getting my muscles and core strength back.
We want to publicly recognise and thank the Clarkes, Earth Me and Platinum Travel, Conner and Keanu. And, a big, heartfelt thank you to every person who stopped by, checked out the lights and added some money to the jar.
With severe quadriplegic cerebral palsy, life can be very hard, at times... and then, incredible people come along, and they do incredible things. There are no words to really explain how this feels, or just how much it means, to us.
Thank you.
Earth Me is an organic & eco-friendly stall located at several markets on the South Coast of NSW. They offer quality products, that don't cost the earth and in fact, are good for the earth (eco-friendly) and you!! |