I want to raise enough money for an iPad for Annie who has Autism.
Annie and Heidi are the daughters of a friend of mine, Marita Beard who blogs as Stuff with Thing
Both girls have autism. Because Heidi received her diagnosis before she was 6 years old, Heidi received an iPad, thanks to the FaHCSIA Helping Children with Autism Funding.
Because Annie received her Diagnosis of Aspergers when she was older than six, Annie doesn’t qualify for any funding.
I read this post by Marita and watched the 30 second youtube clip made by Annie saying that Autism doesn’t end when you are seven.
And I decided that I would like to try and raise the money to get an iPad for Annie.
Heidi has a 64GB $799 model.
Do you reckon that we can raise enough money to get the same one for Annie?
I reckon we can.
*Updated* Hey internet We did it! Annie now has an iPad.
Nathalie from Easypeasykids spoke to her local Apple Shop and they have supplied Annie with an iPad at a bit of a discount!
Thank you all so very very much. We raised The money in four hours. I am so very very proud of you internet.
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Love this idea – As a Mumma to a gorgeous 17yr old Aspie son, I can agree that Autism doesn’t just go away! They don’t grow out of it like a pair of shoes.
Have donated!
Thank you 🙂
Good on you for being such a dear friend.
This gives me hope and makes me smile.
I am smiling as well
I love you Kim.
After the interwebs making me cranky and sadface this week you have given me such a big happy. Bless your generous heart. xox
What a wonderful idea! I can’t see the widget on my iPad but as soon as I get home will donate.
I was wondering how to do something like this myself and found you had already set it up. Thank you for doing so, come Aussie bloggers, we can help do this. xxx
What a great idea! Well done!
love to help out, with a daughter with Aspergers and also a friend of Marita i know how hard us mums need to work to get support for out children. Merry Christmas 🙂
Sorted 😉
You are a Legend Nathalie 🙂
How wonderful! I will happily donate. Annie is so right, autism never ends and iPads are fantastic resources for kids on the spectrum. Great idea, Kim!
Done!! Such a great idea, and in the spirit of Christmas! Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas!! 🙂
You’re a good egg.
I’m sure you meant to say good goog. 😛
Fantastic idea Kim! And so glad to see some positivity freaking anywhere after this week.
Ipads ROCK for kids with special needs, you’re so close to your goal! Also like Glowless said, you’re a good egg 😀
What a lovely thing you are doing. I would love to donate, but I myself have just received funding for our own iPad for our little girl.
Kim you are the best! I tried to donate but it would let me, so will just share until I can 🙂
We reached our target pretty Quickly Johanna.
Wouldn’t let me donate. I hope that means you’ve hit your target! What a beautiful Xmas gift.
I’m trying to donate some $ but it won’t let me … I hope that’s b/c you’ve already received enough. Please email me if you do need more, as I’d love to contribute. 🙂
Kim you rock!
Will donate later today.
After all the crankies this week it’s lovely to see something nice & in the Christmas season 😀
That’s the awesome sauce 🙂 yayayayayayay!
OH that’s fantastic!!
what an amazing effort and in such a short time. Xmas miracle x
THIS is why I love the internet..and bloggers. Kim you made my heart sing, and my eyes leak today…I thought about how to help Annie all night, then before I know it…there’s you a heart as big as Tassie…thank you so much.
Best Christmas Spirit ever… I now know why I cannot donate..you got there..and good for you Nathalie…XX
PS with my money I am going to send Marita Itunes vouchers and then the girls get to download some paid apps.
LOVE you XXXXX
Well done Kimmie, and to everyone who donated! I didn’t even get a chance to read the post and you guys had already reached your goal. I shall go forth and find a different worthy cause to donate to, in the spirit of Christmas 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration.
Annie deserves all the help she can get as age should not be an indicator of funding. Well done!! Merry Christmas!!
Awesome news! x
Oh I was so hoping to donate to this! Too late (although that is a WONDERFUL thing!!) Would a donation for an iTunes voucher be accepted? Our daughter is 6 and was lucky enough to have been diagnosed in time to receive the funding and we have an iPad, but games/resources can be expensive. I would LOVE to help out – please email me!! Even if I buy one and post it… 🙂
What a lovely person you are Kim. I also came too late to the party, but am really happy that Annie will now get her iPad.
Thank you so much, everyone. I am amazed at the generosity of the internet.
I just knew of this now and couldnt believe it has concluded beautifully in a matter of hours. You did a good job!
Great idea, amazing efforts!
Love your work. Very inspiring stuff xx