Amelia has cerebral palsy and needs an active wheelchair

Igra Charitable Foundation

Foundation • Moscow

Amelia is getting ready for school. She already goes to kindergarten, loves letters and the alphabet, and is curious about everything new — she sculpts, draws, and tries things as much as her movements allow. Amelia has cerebral palsy. She cannot walk and is now fully dependent on adults: she needs to be transferred, helped to move, and someone has to be рядом almost all the time. For a child who wants to choose where to go and what to do, this is a serious limitation. Right now, Amelia has a standard stroller. It is heavy and not suitable for independent movement — she cannot control it on her own. An active wheelchair works differently. It is lightweight, maneuverable, and individually fitted to the child and the way they move. In it, a child can learn to push the wheels, turn, stop — and gradually move without help. This is important not only for прогулки, but also for school: being рядом with classmates, taking part in activities, and choosing where to go independently. We are opening a fundraiser for an active wheelchair for Amelia. Let’s help her!