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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
