A young West Kelowna girl living with the challenges of severe cerebral palsy, now has a wheelchair-accessible van to help her navigate her world -- but her journey is far from over.
The Kuypers family has been fundraising for over a year to purchase and convert the van which is critical for frequent trips to BC Children91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Hospital, where Mia receives essential care.
A heartfelt message on the website expressed the family's gratitude.
91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœWe were able to secure a wheelchair van for Mia, which will greatly enhance her mobility and independence. Your contributions have made a profound impact on Mia91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s life, and we cannot thank you enough for believing in our mission. As we continue our fundraising efforts to reach our ultimate goal, we hope you91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ll stay with us on this journey.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ
The family still needs support to fully fund the van.
A special fundraiser is planned for Nov. 30 at the Downtown Kelowna Library. It features a virtual visit with Rebecca Elliott, author of the bestselling Owl Diaries and Unicorn Diaries series, as well as a live reading by children91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s author Karen Autio. Signed books will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to . The event runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
There is also an online silent auction open until Dec. 4 at 5 p.m., giving more opportunities to contribute.