Empower Hannah’s Journey: Funding Therapy & Mobility.

Hello,

We are reaching out to seek support in caring for our 4-year-old daughter Hannah, who was born with Bilateral Anophthalmia (both eyes missing) due to a SOX2 genetic mutation.

Hannah is mostly non-verbal and is unable to walk other than a few steps taken with assistance. As she grows older, her needs have become more challenging.

Along with social anxieties and inability to regulate her emotions, her frustrations around communication mean even completing a simple task such as going for a short walk is sometimes impossible.

Hannah currently receives occupational therapy, speech therapy, and regular physiotherapy, but with very little progress.

Unfortunately, the only two types of therapy—Music Therapy and Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)—that have significantly and positively impacted Hannah's life are now inaccessible to us due to their cost.

We are here hoping to reach any kind-hearted people who might be willing to offer us help in any small way. Alongside the physical and psychological stress we experience, we also face many financial obstacles.

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Therapy:

DMI therapy is a specialized treatment that helps improve movement, strength, and motor control in children with developmental disabilities. For Hannah, this therapy has been invaluable. After only two sessions, we noticed significant improvements in her posture and her ability to physically engage with her surroundings. Every session helped her gain more independence and strength in her legs which has been tremendous for her.

Funding for DMI Therapy:

Each DMI session runs for five continuous days, usually in a town 2–3 hours away from where we live. This means we have to bear an additional cost for an Airbnb close by for those five days, plus one day for the introduction.

• The entire cost, including accommodation and therapy, usually amounts to €700 per session.

• It is recommended that Hannah undergo two sessions a year = €1,400.

Music Therapy:

Music therapy has been a beautiful form of treatment for Hannah helping her with emotional regulation. After each session, she would be in a great mood, laugh, and be noticeably less stressed throughout the day. She responded to the music and singing with joy, enabling her to have very positive interactions with the therapist.

Funding for Music Therapy:

We seek assistance in funding 10 months’ worth of sessions = €3,200.

Additional Challenges:

In addition to therapy expenses, we are seeking funds to purchase a second-hand wheelchair-accessible van with low-accessible seats. Moving Hannah in and out of the car and into her seat is becoming increasingly difficult and physically challenging as she grows.

Support for Relief:

Hannah's inability to regulate her emotions means she goes through a severe amount of mental stress on a daily basis. Hitting her head, kicking, pulling her hair, biting her hand, screaming and crying are a few ways in which she plays out her frustrations, reacts to her little brother’s presence, being in any social surroundings or dealing with anything which displeases her. Dealing with this on a daily basis is causing significant stress within our family- especially over holidays and weekends.

To find some relief, we hope to hire a loving, regular caregiver to assist us for six hours a day on Saturdays and Sundays. A caregiver charges €20 per hour, which accumulates to €240 per weekend and €960 per month.

How Your Support Will Help:

Your contributions will directly fund:

1. Two DMI Therapy Sessions (€1,400): Supporting Hannah’s physical development and independence.

2. Music Therapy for 10 Months (€3,200): Helping her connect with the world around her in a meaningful way.

3. A Wheelchair-Accessible Van (€9,000): Making transportation safer and easier as Hannah grows.

4. Respite Care for 12 Months (€11,520): Hiring a compassionate caregiver to provide weekend support for Hannah and our family.

Our Total Goal: €25,120

Every euro raised will go toward therapies and resources that have been proven to help Hannah thrive. Your generosity will not only support her journey but also bring our family much-needed relief and hope.

Please help us make a difference in our daughters’ life.

Whether through a donation, sharing Hannah’s story, or simply spreading kindness, your support means the world to us.

For updates on Hannah’s journey and to see how these therapies impact her life, please visit her Instagram account. We’re happy to share more about her progress with anyone who would like to learn more.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping Hannah unlock her potential and for being part of her journey. Together, we can give her the tools to live her best life. ❤️

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