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Meet Benji, from Te Kauwhata

At one year old, Benji has very little controlled movement, and is not expected to have much walking ability
At one year old, Benji has very little controlled movement, and is not expected to have much walking ability, but he easily understands and can follow instructions and he's in… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-benji-from-te-kauwhata/

Meet Anja

The wee red-haired tot delivered a bit of a challenge for the team
At 16 months of age, Anja is one of the youngest children to be approved for a Gobabygo car, and the wee redhead and her family are faced with an array of challenges, including co… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-anja/

Meet Teitinga

Forget driving, Teitinga loves beeping his horn
Sixteen-month-old Teitinga has spina bifida, and is expected to have little or no walking ability in later life, but the Waikato tot is and cheerful, he easily understands and… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-teitinga/

Meet Tayler, from Otorohanga

Tayler's brain tumour means she needs a wheelchair to get about, but a car is much more fun
Not sure at first Like many kids, Tayler took a little time to get used to the idea. There's no hurry! As long as we've checked the car fits, we're happy. Taking her time… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-tayler-from-otorohanga/

Hamilton handover

Our biggest handover yet, at Coombes Johnston BMW in Hamilton
Seven kids, seven cars, and great potential for chaos, but thanks in part to the wonderful staff at Coombes Johnston BMW, who even supplied themed cupcakes and drinks, and to the … https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/hamilton-handover/

Muscular Dystrophy handover

Muscular Dystrophy conference brings kids together
Gobabygo brought brochures, information, and two cars to the Muscular Dystrophy conferene in May, one for Zach and one for Hazel. Naturally their disorders introduce new challe… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/muscular-dystrophy-handover/

Meet Jackson, from Auckland

JACKSON HAS CEREBRAL PALSY, AFFECTING ONLY HIS LEGS, AND ONE DAY HE IS EXPECTED TO WALK INDEPENDENTLY
JACKSON HAS CEREBRAL PALSY, AFFECTING ONLY HIS LEGS, AND ONE DAY HE IS EXPECTED TO WALK INDEPENDENTLY. HE DOESN'T YET HAVE A MOBILITY DEVICE, AND IS MISSING OUT ON ALL THE LEARNIN… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-jackson-from-auckland/

Meet Benjamin, from Te Atatu

BENJAMIN HAS CEREBRAL PALSY AFFECTING ALL FOUR LIMBS, AND AT FOUR YEARS OLD HE'S ALWAYS RELIED ON OTHERS TO MOVE HIM AROUND
BENJAMIN HAS CEREBRAL PALSY AFFECTING ALL FOUR LIMBS, AND AT FOUR YEARS OLD HE'S ALWAYS RELIED ON OTHERS TO MOVE HIM AROUND. HE'S EXEPCTED TO HAVE VERY LIMITED WALKING ABILITY, IF… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-benjamin-from-te-atatu/

Meet Luca, from Te Atatu

Luca's late in walking, but his car lets him get mobile
LUCA HAS CEREBELLAR ATRPOHY, WHICH DELAYS HIS MILESTONES THOUGH HE'S EXPECTED EVENTUALLY TO WALK INDEPENDENTLY. AT THREE-AND-A-HALF, HE CAN EASILY UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW IN… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-luca-from-te-atatu/

Auckland City BMW venue for handover

BMW dealerships are getting behind the distributor's support for Gobabygo
BMW DEALERSHIPS ARE GETTING BEHIND THE DISTRIBUTOR'S SUPPORT FOR GOBABYGO. FIRST IT WAS TAURANGA, THIS TIME IT WAS AUCKLAND CITY BMW. ITS STAFF CLEARED SPACE NEXT TO THE PRACTICAL… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/auckland-city-bmw-venue-for-handover/

Meet Hannah

Hannah proved a challenge for the team, but soon loved her new wheels
Wee Hannah has progressive neurological disease, and she's deaf, so the pretty three-year-old is expected never to walk independently, and at present has limited ability to unders… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-hannah/

Meet India-Rose

India-Rose collected her car in Auckland, alongside wee Hannah
India-Rose has cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs, but is otherwise a bright little girl, and expected eventually to walk with a walker or other assistance. Her mum is co… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-india-rose/

Meet Elli, from Auckland

Elli has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and global development delay, but is expected to have some assisted walking ability in future
Elli has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and global development delay, but is expected to have some assisted walking ability in future. Meanwhile at four years old she can't race arou… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-elli-from-auckland/

Meet Kaleb, from Tauranga

Kaleb has cerebral palsy and at four years old, can't yet walk
Kaleb has cerebral palsy and at four years old, can't yet walk, but is eventually expected to have some assisted walking ability. He has a limited ability to understand and follow… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-kaleb-from-tauranga/

Coombes Johnstone BMW Rolls Out Red Carpet

Tauranga BMW dealer rolls out the red carpet for Gobabygo recipients
Tauranga's BMW dealer even cleared cars from the showroom, got balloons and set up the 'Welcome to the BMW Family' signs that normally greet new owners of full-size cars. The s… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/coombes-johnstone-bmw-rolls-out-red-carpet/

BMW signs on

BMW stepped up its support, and we handed cars over at head office
BMW had been supporting Gobabygo in a quiet way for some months, but stepped forward with cars, and some funding to adapt them, plus increasing support from its network and dealer… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/bmw-signs-on/

Meet Lili

Lili was born premature, and at two is just able to sit up
Masterton toddler Lili was born at 25 weeks, and soon her parents were told to switch off life support. But when she grasped mum's finger and opened her eyes as they said goodbye,… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-lili/

Meet Oscar

Oscar's family fund-raised to get him a car
While most Gobabygo cars are donated – BMW kindly having signed on and supplied 30 of this year's cars – families do have to wait until we're in their area, as it'… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-oscar/

Meet Miro

Nelson lad Miro has cerebral palsy affecting all his limbs
Aged three-and-a-half, Miro has never walked, but would love to join in with his brothers on their scooters. Miro needed quite a few more adaptations to his car than Hunter, and a… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-miro/

Meet Hunter

Hunter is a typical little boy, but at nearly four, can't yet walk
Hunter has cerebral palsy, with his legs most affected, and though he can now crawl, at four he can't yet walk. He'd love to race around like any other kid, and hates the metal fr… https://www.gobabygo.org.nz/news/meet-hunter/