Archive for August 2013 | Monthly archive page
Kasey Reynolds is an amazing young lady, who has been diagnosed with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome & low functioning Autism. The most debilitating feature of Coffin-Lowry Syndrome is joint hyper mobility, which leads to lax joints, lack of stamina and muscle fatigue. Despite this, Kasey keeps herself very active by participating in activities to increase muscle tone & stamina. As recently as 2012, Kasey won numerous medals at the Special Olympics Regional Swimming Event.
As Kasey tires quickly with severe muscle fatigue, she relies on a wheelchair to assist with her daily activities. The current Reynolds Family vehicle was mechanically unreliable and unable to accommodate a wheelchair. WA Charity Direct assisted by contributing to the purchase of Kia Grand Carnival. This has enabled the Reynolds Family to transport Kasey around and has now allowed the whole family to travel together.
Taffy Reed lives with a range of medical conditions including Muscular Dystrophy, heart disease, hearing loss and very poor vision. Taffy regularly requires new lenses as part of her prescription, due to deteriorating vision.
WA Charity Direct purchased 2 sets of spectacles with new lenses for Taffy.
An Armadale family with an Autistic son who also suffers with severe allergies was in desperate need for a new Bathroom. The ageing room had leaks, ceiling damage and an ongoing mould problem.
WA Charity Direct assisted by contributing a large portion of the funds towards a full bathroom renovation, which has now led to a fully functioning room and a much healthier environment.
