Update
28 November 2023The swing project has proven difficult on many fronts. The council at the start seemed to be very helpful and wanting to be involved but in reality this was not the case. Heather was told she had to get an architect to get drawings of what she wanted and would need to pay for this herself.
Unfortunately, the funds raised so far are no where near enough for Hollie’s swing.
Given the current circumstances, if we are not able to proceed with the project, funds will be used to buy a spring free trampoline for Hollie and a sun shade for it as Hollie over heats easily and this brings on her seizures so to be able to play on the tramp or lie and play with sensory toys this would be great without the sun bearing down on her.
Just allowing Hollie the freedom to be able to go outside where she is safe even though it would only be in our back garden would be amazing where she can join in with her other siblings would be amazing.
Keeping in mind that funds were donated to support the Bucket Swing Project, if you'd like to request a refund of your donation, please get in touch with Givealittle at helpdesk@givealittle.co.nz by December 7th.
We just wish we had an army of people to help and the right people to help. Doing it solo with a special needs child that needs 24/7 care really is an impossible job.