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Lara needs a wheelchair van

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Given by 97 generous donors in around 4 months

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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.

Lollies 🍬 19 April 2024

Posted by: Lara Elliot

Finished up doing my second fundraiser myself that I had come across while on there website so took the opportunity to do it. pik’n’mix lollie company based up north if I’m correct and was pretty good round sold 54 bags coming in with just over $300 towards my vehicle.

I have been doing this just within small area as with it on my own collecting and counting and then having to sort through when arrive is a lot to take on your own while trying to parent etc

Also another thank you to are still coming in a have donated thank you never seems enough. I’ve searched high and low for other ways to fundraise but because I’m an individual there a lot more restrictions just yet another darn wall to hit. We with disabilities shouldn’t have to even be doing this never in my wildest dreams I’d think I’d be ever having to do this.

So once again THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART ❤️

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