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Lara needs a wheelchair van

$13,740 of $30,000 goal
Given by 368 generous donors in around 7 months

Fundraising to get Lara a wheelchair accessible vehicle

Mosgiel, Otago

Lara is a mum in her 30s living with Muscular Dystrophy. She is a solo mum of an amazing little 7 year old. Many think that New Zealand looks after our disabled whānua but the reality is very little support is available. Lara can not access any funding for a wheelchair accessible vehicle, so she is mainly stuck at home with her daughter. There are very few accessible taxis in Mosgiel and the cost is prohibitive even with the subsidy. Lara can’t take her daughter to sports, parties and the normal childhood activities we all take for granted. They both deserve the freedom to get out and enjoy life together.

Please see our previous Givealittle for Lara here https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/laras-wheelchair-vehicle

Amy Taylor's involvement (page creator)

Lara is my friend

Use of funds

An accessible vehicle for Lara. If we can’t fund a vehicle Lara will get the money to help pay for taxis so she can still leave the house.

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Latest update

Declined 2nd Round for lotteries Grant   2 September 2024

Posted by: Lara Elliot

After waiting almost a year for outcome of reapplying for lotteries unfortunately they come back today and declined same reason as last time “large number of applicants & limited funding”.

So back to drawing board once I’ve got myself sorted. Still can’t thank all who have donated towards this and please keep sharing will keep posted!

Much love from me and my beautiful daughter xo

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Latest donations

Gerri
Gerri 2 days ago
Kia kaha Lara 💪
$20
Heidi
Heidi 3 days ago
$200
Helen
Helen 4 days ago
Let's get this across the line!!
$50
Shona
Shona 4 days ago
$40
Denise
Denise 4 days ago
All the best Lara :)
$50

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This campaign started on 5 Feb 2024 and ends on 5 Feb 2025.