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<div>We're reaching out today to ask for your help in making a simple, beautiful dream come true for our incredible friend, sister and daughter, Paula from Potsdam, Germany.
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<div>Like many little girls, Paula dreams of simple joys. Her biggest wish isn’t for a faraway castle or a trip to the moon; it’s for the feeling of wind in her hair as she pedals alongside the people she loves.
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<div><strong>The Dream and The Sidelines</strong>
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<div>For most of us, the simple joy of riding a bike is a given—a rite of passage. For Paula, it’s a world away. Paula lives with a formidable opponent: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.
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<div>SMA is a severe neuromuscular disease that affects the nerve cells in the spinal cord, preventing them from communicating with her muscles. While her spirit is bright, joyful, and ready to race, her body struggles to keep up.
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<div>This means that Paula is often an observer of her own childhood.
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<div>She has to watch from the sidelines as her friends laugh and race to the corner for ice cream, or as our family prepares for a bike ride she can’t join. It’s more than just a missed activity; it’s a heartbreaking gap between Paula and the experiences that build friendships and family memories.
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<div><strong>The Key to a Fuller Life</strong>
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<div>But there is a key that can unlock Paula's world: a specially adapted tricycle.
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<div>This isn't just about a piece of equipment. For Paula, this tricycle represents:
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<div><strong>FREEDOM</strong>: The chance to move under her own power and feel the thrill of a ride.
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<div><strong>INCLUSION</strong>: The ability to finally join her friends, instead of watching them go.
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<div><strong>JOY</strong>: The pride of keeping up with her family and being right in the middle of the fun.
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<div>This tricycle is her ticket to a normal, joy-filled childhood—a chance to create the memories she so deserves.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>The cost of this specialized tricycle from the reknown manufacturer TOMCAT, designed to support her body and allow her to pedal safely, is high. This ignificant expense is beyond our family’s reach, which is why we are humbly turning to our community for support.
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<div>Every single donation, no matter the size, brings Paula one step closer to her dream. If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this campaign with your friends and family would mean the world to us.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read Paulas's story. With your help, we can stop her from watching life from the sidelines and give her the tools she needs to ride right into the heart of it.
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<div>With our deepest gratitude,
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<div>Romy, Stephie, Johanna &amp; Sebastian
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<div><a href="https://team-maid.de/paula/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">More Info</a> :
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Romy Ruppert

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