Valeria’s chair broke — Help her sit safely and shine again

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Valeria’s chair broke — Help her sit safely and shine again

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Valeria, es una joven de 16 años, valiente, llena de vida, belleza e inteligencia, cuya sonrisa ilumina cualquier lugar donde esté.

Aunque no tiene control total de su cuerpo, su espíritu, su inteligencia y su alegría inspiran a todos los que la conocen.

Valeria nació con una lesión cerebral — su diagnóstico médico es agenesia del cuerpo calloso y parálisis cerebral.

Esto significa que el tono y control muscular de su cuerpo están afectados: tiene espasticidad en sus extremidades y bajo tono muscular en el tronco, el cuello y el control cefálico.

Por esto, nunca ha podido gatear, caminar o hablar como la mayoría, pero su mente está completamente presente. Vale siente, entiende y se conecta profundamente.

A medida que ha crecido, el peso de su cuerpo ha afectado su postura y columna, y ha creado nuevos retos físicos. Su silla actual ya no es segura ni adecuada, y recientemente se dañó por completo.

Por eso, conseguir su nueva silla es urgente, no solo por comodidad, sino por su bienestar y seguridad física.

Sus terapeutas recomendaron la silla Leckey Mygo, un sistema altamente adaptable que puede ajustarse a sus necesidades, reducir el impacto en su columna y acompañar su crecimiento.

Esta silla medica (base y todos los accesorios necesarios para el soporte necesario para Valeria) tiene un costo de casi $US 7000. Tenemos 2000 en este momento.

Por qué esta silla es esencial

Valeria pasa la mayor parte del día en su silla: comiendo, aprendiendo, jugando y siendo parte de la vida familiar.

Esta nueva silla le permitirá:

  • Mantener una postura correcta en columna, tronco y cabeza
  • Prevenir más tensión física y asimetrías
  • Estar cómoda durante sus terapias y actividades diarias
  • Mejorar su calidad de vida y participación en sus rutinas cotidianas

No es solo un equipo médico — es su base, su comodidad y su acceso al mundo.

Seamos su aldea

Cuando le conté a mi hermana que quería iniciar esta campaña, su primera reacción fue:
“No, esta es mi responsabilidad. Es por mi hija.”

Pero la verdad es que ninguna madre debería cargar sola con todo.

Esta campaña no se trata solo de comprar una silla médica — se trata de comunidad, dignidad y de recordarle a mi hermana que no está sola.

Se necesita una comunidad para criar a un niño, y este es nuestro momento para ser esa aldea — por Valeria, y por su mamá, que le entrega todo cada día.

Cómo puedes ayudar

Cada aporte, grande o pequeño, nos acerca a darle a Valeria la comodidad y seguridad que merece.

Si no puedes contribuir económicamente, puedes ayudarnos mucho compartiendo este enlace.

Gracias por ayudarnos a cargar esto con amor.
Gracias por ser nuestra comunidad.

Con profunda gratitud,
Nuestra familia

La abuelita de Valeria, Doris Daza, será la receptora de los fondos y llevará la silla a Colombia.

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Valeria is a bright, full of life, beauty and intelligence 16-year-old whose smile lights up every room she’s in.

She may not have full control of her body, but her spirit, intelligence, and joy inspire everyone who meets her.

Valeria was born with a brain injury was born with a brain injury — her medical diagnosis is agenesis of the corpus callosum and cerebral palsy.

This means that her muscle tone and control are affected throughout her body: she has spasticity in her limbs and low muscle tone in her trunk, neck, and head control.

Because of this, she has never been able to crawl, walk, or speak the way most of us do. But her mind is bright and fully present — she feels, understands, and connects deeply.

As she’s grown, the weight of her body has affected her spine and posture, and she now needs new support in several areas. Her current chair no longer safe or supportive, and recently, it broke down.

This makes getting the new chair a matter of urgency — not just for comfort, but for her well-being and physical safety.

Her therapists have recommended the Leckey Mygo Seat, a highly adaptive system that can be custom-built to her needs and adjusted as she grows.

Why This Chair Is Essential

Valeria spends most of her day in her chair — eating, learning, playing, and simply being part of life.

This new seat will:

  • Provide proper support for her spine, trunk, and head
  • Prevent further physical strain and asymmetry
  • Allow her to be positioned comfortably for therapy and daily activities
  • Improve her overall quality of life and participation in everyday moments

It’s not just a piece of equipment — it’s her foundation, her comfort, and her access to the world.

The total cost, including all necessary accessories, is around $7,000. We have $2,000 at the moment and with your help we hope to get closer to the total.

We Can Be Her Village

When I told my sister I wanted to start this fundraiser, her first reaction was:
“No, this is my responsibility. This is for my daughter.”

But the truth is — no mother should have to carry everything alone.

So this is not only about funding a medical chair — it’s about community, dignity, and reminding my sister that she’s not alone.

It takes a village to raise a child, and this is our moment to be that village — for Valeria, and for her mom, who gives her everything every single day.

How You Can Help

Every contribution — big or small — brings us closer to giving Valeria the comfort and safety she deserves.

If you can’t contribute financially, please help by sharing this link.

Thank you for helping us carry this with love.
Thank you for being part of our village.

With deep gratitude,
Our whole family

My mom, Doris Daza will be the receiver of these funds and will bring the seat to Colombia.

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