'In dire need' - Kildare mum raising funds for accessible car for two daughters

A Kildare woman has reached out to her community for help to raise donations so that her sister can buy a wheelchair accessible car to safely transport her two daughters, both of whom have "profound disabilities".

The page has been set up by Sarah Meehan and has already raised over €2000 of the €50,000 goal.

The page reads:

"My wonderful sister-in-law, Selina, needs your help.

"We're hoping to raise funds to help her get a wheelchair accessible vehicle so that she can safely transport her two lovely daughters, Leah (13) and Mya (4).

"Both her little girls have profound disabilities. Leah, is non-verbal and has Down Syndrome along with other related conditions. She loves music and dancing, she was born to perform.

"Mya is the happiest child you'll ever meet. Like Leah, she's a big fan of music and loves nothing more than sitting down with her sister to watch Moon and Me.

"While Mya hasn't had an official diagnosis, despite a litany of tests, she is wheelchair bound, cannot sit up by herself, is non-verbal and requires round the clock care with some respite support from the Jack and Jill Foundation.

"Selina and the girls are in dire need of a specialised vehicle that can accommodate Mya's wheelchair. Her current car is small and unreliable at the best of times.

"Selina has to take apart Mya's wheelchair in order to fit it into the boot, leaving little room for much else, then she has to reassemble it, all while wrangling two high need kids (one who's a massive flight risk!)

"While there is a grant available, it by no means covers the cost and has stipulations requiring the vehicle purchased to be new and not second hand. 

“Selina has had to give up work to become a full time carer for her girls and while she is in receipt of carers allowance, additional household income is capped (her lovely partner Robert works) so she cannot even get a part-time job for the hours the girls are in school to save up.

"Additionally, receiving the carers allowance means that she cannot qualify for a personal loan.

"All of this combined means they are essentially confined to the house apart from going to school.

"Please consider donating €15 or anything you can spare. Every donation, no matter the size, will help open up a world of possibilities for the girls and their family.

"If you're unable to contribute financially, please consider sharing this campaign with others to help us reach our goal.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and support."

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