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Seven kids collected a specially adapted Gobabygo BMW ride-in electric toy car on June 9. Adaptaions included the ability to clip in a Shuttle Discovery wheelchair seat, steering wheel handles, buddy buttons, extra back support, and more. Thanks to all the volunteers who took part, to Rotary branche…

We don't think Cooper initially realised he smart black BMW was his, but with help from his dad and younger sister he was soon strapped in, and quickly got the hang of driving around!

Te Awamutu four-year-old Isaac still needs significant sitting support, and so his car was adapted to take his Shuttle Discovery wheelchair seat. His younger brother was firm in his resolve that this is Isaac's car, not his, but he will help. Good  lad!

 Harrison, aged one, was born with Digeorge syndrome, also known as Catch-22, which brings with it a wide range of symptoms. Fortunately for he - and his mum - his two big sisters are very protective. They helped get him comfy, then when it was obvious he needed a more supportive backrest that …

Tiny Ella doesn't let microcephaly and double cochlear implants knock her back. The cheerful tot took her new car in her stride. We fitted a supportive backrest to push her closer to the wheel, and she soon started smacking that buddy button - which works the throttle from the steering wheel - like …

Hamilton tot Ekvir is nearly two, and was initially very uncertain about his new car. But we bet once he gets it home, he'll love it! He needed a buddy button, and extra handles on his steering wheel, but little else to get going, with dad on the remote to start with

Two-year-old Laikyn has cerebral palsy, and needs more support in her car. We had run out of stock, so a local volunteer will feet an appropriate backrest, for better support and to push her closer to the steering wheel handles and throttle, in the days after handover