"Help Grant Ansh the Gift of Mobility"

Hi, my name is Priya and I've created this page to help Ansh Permal have the chance to walk.

Ansh, 9 years old, was born with myelomeningocele (pronounced my-elo-men-IN-go-seal) which has left him with paralysis. This is a defect of the backbone (spine) and spinal cord and is the most serious form of spina bifida. For more information visit https://www.connectability.org.au/the-facts-on-spina-bifida/

What so many can take for granted, he wants. He wants to be able to walk, he wants to run, he wants to play and he wants a chance. At the moment, Ansh's only way of getting around is by using his arms or his wheelchair and he is taking all of this like a brave little boy. There are many more tests in life ahead as his diagnosis is permanent and life long but your kindness will change his life.

Ansh needs orthotics to walk and the first step is to attend specialist appointments to build a custom-made orthoses (hip-to-foot brace) for which the parts will be ordered from USA and Germany. Ansh lives in Fiji and will need to travel to Australia to complete the process.

I hope to raise enough money to help get Ansh orthotics and cover the costs incurred in the process including international travel and attending specialist appointments and receiving physiotherapy, all provided to Ansh in Australia.

It's so rare that we get an opportunity to make such a huge difference on a life. If we think back to the people who have poured their generosity into our own lives, its impact can never be measured. It starts small. A simple act of kindness, but it can ripple out and create an ocean of prosperity in the world.

Please don't think that any amount of money is too small as each dollar will help little Ansh and his cause. If you aren't able to donate at this time, please pass this along to other people in your community who may be able to do so.

Thank you for reading, caring and sharing.