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Extra-ordinary help needed: E-Bike for Independence

$18,000 of $15,000 goal
Given by 112 generous donors in around 4 months

Please help me bridge the gap in the cost of my disability. I'd like to independently participate in life - like everyone else.

Wellington

I am a 23 year old identical twin with cerebral palsy. Since leaving college 5 years ago, I’ve been unable to get a job – like my twin. Or a car – like my twin. Nothing different about me except my mobility.

Because I was born with cerebral palsy I am not covered by ACC. The cost of my disability is that anything I need has to be modified. This has to be funded by me and my family. My mum has raised us alone, and has done a brilliant job – but I need to do this myself.

Recently Trikes, in Levin, let me trial a handcycle 'E" assist bike that hooks onto my wheelchair. By hooking onto my day chair it allows me to get to a destination, ie a job or café, unhook it and wheel about freely. Then hook it back up for the return journey home.

Trikes have quoted $15k. They are the only suppliers in NZ and luckily for me nearby.

So, I’m reaching out to you to help my family and I fundraise for this. I would be very excited and humbled to receive any donation possible.

Chris Barry's involvement (page creator)

My mother Sarah is the main contact person. She has created a separate bank account for the funds on my behalf, specifically for the E-bike.

Use of funds

E-assist bike has been quoted at $15,000. All funds will go towards the bike. Any surplus will be spent on safety gear, eg. helmet and gloves.

Latest update

We made it!!!  17 November 2020

Bike currently in production, ready for delivery on the 27th November. Another big shout out to everyone who supported me and us!! Thanks!

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Latest donations

Keri
Keri on 23 Sep 2020
Inspirational guy with sn extra-ordinary mum!!
$30
Chris Barry

Keri.Thank you so much for your donation! Chris and our whanau thank you. ❤

Chris Barry
GT Uncs
GT Uncs on 22 Sep 2020
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Chris Barry

GT Uncs.Thank you so much for your donation! Chris and our whanau thank you. ❤

Chris Barry
David
David on 15 Sep 2020
Well done to you & Mum!
$50
Chris Barry

David. Thank you so much for your donation! Chris and our whanau thank you. ❤

Chris Barry
Shona
Shona on 10 Sep 2020
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Chris Barry

Shona. Thank you so much for your donation! Chris and our whanau thank you. ❤

Chris Barry
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 08 Sep 2020
This is from my Dad Jim Small in Ashburton. He wishes you well with your e-bike! Leonie
$50
Chris Barry

Jim.Thank you so much for your donation! Chris and our whanau thank you. ❤

Chris Barry

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This campaign started on 17 Aug 2020 and ended on 29 Dec 2020.