Over the past 6 months, the Kiama NRMA has had a tin on their counter. They have been collecting coins for me. They raised just over $500!
The Kiama Independent shared this story, which meant that the lovely ladies from Homestead of Hope read that these funds would cover around 80% of the cost of portable ramps for our van.
On Thursday afternoon, the ladies from Homestead of Hope presented us with a cheque for $250!
This means that our portable ramp has been paid for by the fantastic Kiama Community. Thank you Kiama NRMA and Homestead of Hope!
Because Dad works in Sydney, Mum has to do a lot of heavy lifting of my special hi-lo chair. It has to be taken to preschool twice a week. It is also my 'highchair', so it always needs to be brought home. Mum is strong, but lifting the chair in to the van was starting to hurt her back. She has hurt her back and her foot from trying to lift my chair on her own.
This ramp will make things much easier!
The portable ramp can be folded up, and packed into the back of the van.
When we need it, we can unfold it to create a ramp to wheel things down from the back of the car.
Having a disability is incredibly expensive and we are so grateful that we are supported like we are. Thank you!
When I start growing out of my equipment, we want to share it with other little boys or girls who may need it, so we can help others too.
We haven't worked out how will we do this, but we know how important it all is and want to help kids like me get the equipment they need.
(Do you know, she has known my Dad from when he was just a baby!)
These are some of the lovely Homestead of Hope ladies.