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Pre-Hospital Photo used with Permission
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A Special Convoy Kid
Little Autistic Brendan needs Help
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Brendan has just come home from three and a half months in hospital after very severe seizures.
Brendan’s seizures went into 'status', (which means not coming out of seizures). The severe seizures could not be controlled for 3 weeks in hospital, and Brendan’s condition became Life Threatening.
He also had to undergo an operation to insert a 'peg' into his tummy to administer medication and nutritional supplements as he cannot eat much food. When given food it must be in very small pieces so he doesn't choke.
Brendan's mum is a single mother with 3 children, (2 son's and a teenage daughter). The two (2) boys are Autistic, with Brendan being the most severe, and she is in URGENT need of support for a suitable vehicle for her to take and pick up her two disabled children to medical appointments and special school every day, (Little Brendan is in a specially designed wheelchair) as they live outside the boundaries of the special school bus pick up area. This single mum is the children’s 24/7 carer, and she has a teenage daughter’s needs to look after as well.
The youngest child, little 10 year old Brendon has severe Autism, is intellectually disabled and suffers from very severe seizures. The neurologists have concluded that Brendon has a very rare syndrome for which there is NO cure.
This single mother’s very old car has fully broken down and is now not drivable, and would not fit one of her autistic son’s special wheelchair in, even if she could afford to get the car repaired.
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HOW WOULD YOU COPE? - HOW CAN YOU HELP!!
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Due to Brendan’s serious condition plus the seizures, lethargy and shaking all the time, he is now in a special wheelchair which is customised to suit his medical condition. Brendan’s special wheelchair cannot be folded and ‘tilts’ due to his needs.
Brendan requires constant care, medical and hospital treatment, plus needs to be taken to and from his special school with his brother (who is also Autistic, but not as severely disabled as Brendon), so their mum desperately needs a vehicle, which she simply cannot afford.
Vehicle Requirements:
A suitable vehicle would be a station wagon (preferably NEW) with a *cargo barrier and or a ‘Pre-Loved’ vehicle which is only couple/few years old, in good and SAFE condition with low kilometres (and a warranty if available), as she must travel frequently for the children’s special needs, plus she has a teenage daughter.
*A cargo barrier could be installed into a suitable vehicle, if one isn’t already there.
HOW WOULD YOU COPE?
Here’s just ONE example of Brendan’s mother’s plight:
Brendan’s mum has had to wait almost 3 hours at the supermarket (with Brendon in his wheelchair not long out of hospital, plus with all her food shopping), just for a special wheelchair taxi (Maxi-Cab) to take her home from doing the food shopping.
It was a cold, wet night, and she had to wait for the cab with Brendan in the wheelchair for over 2 and a half hours, in a very cold area (which was the only place with a seat).
So that she can take the children to school and medical visits, Brendan’s mum has taxi vouchers for a short while, which will be stopping very soon, so she desperately needs a vehicle.
HOW CAN YOU HELP!!
IF YOU OWN A CAR COMPANY, Car Yard etc, you may be able to donate a suitable vehicle!! (Major Sponsor/Partnership benefits can be discussed with Jan at Head Office: 1300 266 869 (7 days)
IF YOU OWN A CAR HIRE COMPANY, you might consider LOANING this mum a suitable vehicle until we can source one for her on a permanent basis.
MAKE A DONATION – No matter how small or large!
If you would like to help this very special single mum and her 2 Autistic children’s special needs, plus their teenage sister, please contact head office on 1300 266 869, or visit the 'Gift-Donate' page here to make a gift-donation.
All funds raised for "Brendan's Appeal" will go toward a suitable vehicle to transport these 2 special Convoy Kids to necessary appointments, hospital, school etc, plus do the weekly shopping, and maybe even take the family out to the park occasonally.
PH: 1300 CONVOY (1300 266 869) 7 days
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How To Donate - Tax Deductible
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Gifts over $2-00 are Tax Deductible, and ANY support (no matter how small or large) will all go directly towards purchasing a suitable vehicle and Brendan’s immediate needs. Tax Receipts are supplied.
Convoy For Kids Inc are asking for your support to help this single mum of 3 kids ( 2 with disabilities – 1 very severe).
Please make Cheque’s or Money Orders payable to: ‘Convoy For Kids Inc’ .
NOTE: Please write ‘Brendan’ on the BACK of your donation cheque or money order. Remember to include your name, address and telephone number for a Tax Receipt to be sent to you.
Please Mail your Gift to:
CFK. (Brendan).
PO Box 85.
Park Orchards.
Victoria. 3114.
You can also Direct Deposit a donation or Direct Transfer online into:
Bank: Bendigo Bank
Account Name: Convoy For Kids Inc
BSB: 633108
Account No: 103425518
Please use the word ’Brendan’ as the reference when direct depositing any donations for Anthony.
All enquires about helping Brendon and the family, feel free to call Jan Maher (Convoy’s Patron) directly on: (03) 9876 2983, or 1300 266 869 (7 days) or you can visit our official website here, for a donation form or to donate online through our Secure links.
Email: admin@convoyforkids.org Website: www.convoyforkids.org
ABN: 12 620 264 782. Org No: A0029863M. Endorsed Tax Exempt, DGR Charity.
Convoy For Kids Inc. 2008 Reg Fundraising No: 8410.
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