The traditional African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”, has just recently been reenacted in an amazing outpouring of kindness. It’s simple really; Lauren Tucker, a 3 year old little girl, diagnosed with cerebral palsy; along with her family, needed help purchasing a wheelchair accessible van. Special thanks goes out to The President’s Choice Children’s Charity for their monumental $20 000 contribution! Yet, without at least an additional $20 000, the dream could not materialize.
However, we, Harris, Lisa, Logan and Lauren Tucker, are ecstatic to report that because of overwhelming support from local businesses and generous individuals, we have reached, and even slightly surpassed, our $20 000 goal!
We have purchased a 2015 fully wheelchair accessible Dodge Grand Caravan in brand new-like condition! This vehicle provides much comfort and peace of mind, especially on frequent highway trips to Janeway appointments!
The monies received beyond our goal, help to cover registration and insurance, as well as much needed mobility aids and other costly physiotherapy equipment that Lauren frequently requires.
The sticker on the back of our van has these words, “This wheelchair accessible van was purchased by LOVE”. Thank you seems insufficient, but from the bottom of our hearts, we realize the blessing it is to be part of such a compassionate community of family, friends and yes, even strangers who have banded together in support of our family!
Alone, our van would still be a dream. Because of Lauren’s village’s investment in raising a child, the African Proverb came true, once again, and the dream has become an amazing reality!
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