Gia’s journey - Her first steps through autism

$2,990 of $20,000 goal
Given by 29 generous donors in 9 weeks

Raising funds for my gandaughter so that she can start a program for autism. The main focus is for her to talk and have friends.

Auckland

Our granddaughter has just been diagnosed with autism. She is a beautiful little girl living in her own world. We need to connect with her and we cannot do that without your help and therapy. The family are Kiwis who are living in Australia. They are not permanent residents so therefore cannot access any funding from the government. Gia is only three years old and was born in Australia but that does not count. We are trying to raise funds so that she can have the help she requires to fit in with her peers and society. The therapy for Gia is so expensive and so far over the last twelve months they have used all their savings for a speech therapist an occupational therapist, peadiatrition and clinical psychologist.

Donna Ransley's involvement (page creator)

She is my granddaughter and I want her to have the best start in life so that she can adjust to the world from her outlook

Use of funds

A weekly therapy program for three hours a week, over a period of 40 weeks, with a speech, occupational therapist, and a clinical psychologist. Any additional money will go to speech therapy as she does not talk.

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Gia’s first steps with”Little Stars”  21 May 2018

Gia has been to three therapy sessions, each week she spends time with a clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist. During the afternoon there is half an hour where she interacts with 6 other children. She is learning new skills all the time. Early intervention will make a huge difference to her development. As grandparents we must do everything we can to support her well being. Thank you to all the people who have donated towards her journey. We really do appreciate your help.

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Latest donations

Kim Graefner
Kim Graefner on 21 Jun 2018
The other granny
$100
Shannon & work colleagues
Shannon & work colleagues on 21 Jun 2018
$55
Tina Jones
Tina Jones on 18 Jun 2018
$30
Nana
Nana on 17 Jun 2018
Lemon curd and high tea
$400
Granddad
Granddad on 04 Jun 2018
For a very special lady always in my heart 💕💕💕
$50

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This campaign started on 24 Apr 2018 and ended on 1 Jul 2018.