Katie's Freedom - Omeo Wheelchair
I need HELP!!! The OMEO wheelchair will give me back my independence and give me quality time with my friends and family.
Wellsford, Auckland
Hi! My name is Katie and I have advanced MS (Multiple Sclerosis) which means I’m near immobile. My mind is willing, but my body won’t co-operate.
I was diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) in 2002, and was told my future was going to become progressively more challenging.
MS is a degenerative disease and a thief, slowly stealing your energy, mobility and life.
When I met my now husband, Goldie, I had to tell him what he was in for. His response of “We will deal with whatever when the time comes” was a truly heart-melting moment. And true to his word; every day he’s makes selfless adjustments to cater for my reducing capacity. At just 45, I am literally stuck in ‘LOCKDOWN’ and parenting by proxy.
Goldie is and has been the sole breadwinner for our family for the past 12 years. It has been a really difficult time watching our family struggle. I’m desperate to be mobile and dream of joining the family on trips making family memories again.
There is a solution, but it’s well out of our reach financially.
The OMEO wheelchair - www.omeotechnology.com
It’s designed for use on all terrain, with Active Seat Control this helps me to use my core to control movement. Having mobility would allow my dreams come true. When I had a trial at home Goldie said I hadn’t smiled like that for years. My life could change so dramatically.
Here is the breakdown cost: Omeo Wheelchair $40,000, Abiliquip/hoist: $15,000 Car deposit $10,000
Thank you and please share my story.
Use of funds
The money raised will go to fund my OMEO wheelchair, Suitable transport and Hoist for the vehicle. Whatever the amount I raise it will go directly to help fund the OMEO wheelchair.
Latest update
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! 7 August 2024
This is officially my last update on my givealittle page as now it has been closed.
I not too sure how to write this but here it goes....
I am filled with immense appreciation and gratitude for everyone who has helped be part of my journey of raising money for the all-terrain wheelchair. I have received so many donations through this amazing service, givealittle, as well as some private donations. So, I have now received a total of $27,350. I am not too far off from ordering my Omeo chair, I need only $13,650 to go! Then I can be able to see my farm.
The next part of my fundraising journey is to be able to take it out and be part of the community, so I will need a lift (approx. $15,000) and a car upgrade.
My next step I have done is I have applied to for a grant called 'Lottery Individuals with Disabilities'. This provides grants to people who are living with disabilities, to help them have better access and be more connected to their communities. This was a big application and has been submitted and is pending review to be read by the grant board. I will know the outcome in September, please pray for me and for the outcome. I'll update the outcome on Facebook.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge and give thanks to my family, friends and everyone who has been part of making my dream of freedom get closer. I am filled with so much joy from you all.
Sending big hugs- Katie XXX
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Thank you Jan for your on-going support 🥰😘
Thankyou Michael, it means so much🥰 please share my page with all your friends.
Thank you for being part of my dream, please don't forget to share with your family and friends 🥰
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