By Charlotte Halligan | Communications and Public Relations Assistant
It has been an exciting few months for Andee, all thanks to the donations received through Global Giving.
In July, Andee was given a very special gift; a brand new day bed.
Until now, Andee has been resting on the floor during the day, which has not allowed her space for her basic exercises. Now she can stretch out and further improve her strength.
Andee was delighted to receive a brand new mattress, sheets, pillows and a blanket, all in her favorite color, pink. And when SEDA went to buy Andee’s new bed, the local shop owner was so moved by her story, that she donated some extra towels to Andee as well.
And that’s not all. For the last month, Andee has been receiving English lessons once a week from SEDA volunteer, Will Thomason. Despite her condition, Andee is very bright, and has been learning quickly. Now new SEDA volunteer, Scott Milne, will be taking over and will be able to give her three lessons a week, helping her improve even more.
Scott met Andee for the first time last week and they hit it off straight away:
“Andee is clearly a very special girl and I’m really impressed with how much she has learnt already. I’m looking forward to spending time with her and becoming friends.” - Scott Milne, SEDA volunteer.
Swimming for strength:
Thanks to Andee’s medicines, special diet and exercises she is now ready for the next stage in her program: swimming.
Andee loves being in the water, and is able to move her arms and legs with ease, helping to improve her muscles and her co-ordination.
SEDA is trying to raise the $10 needed each week to send Andee to these important lessons.
More help is needed:
Andee’s progress is slow, but with her fighting spirit and very generous donations, she is getting stronger every day.
The new day bed will make a huge difference to Andee’s progress and her comfort, but it’s not enough.
SEDA is planning to buy her a hospital bed, especially designed to provide Andee with physiotherapy and exercises.
The new bed will help Andee to sit up for longer periods by herself, and eventually help her to stand for the first time.
The special bed will cost $1,500. Please consider donating so that Andee can get the bed she so desperately needs, and continue to pay for all her essential daily medicines and food.
Please donate through global giving. For more information please contact SEDA at info@seda-laos.org.
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