ZipZac

Last year when we were are SBAI picnic, my mom was quick to point out this little boy in a rather unique adaptive chair. The little boy was quickly and easily maneuvering all over the place. We later learned the story behind his amazing chair. The boy's name is Zac. He was born with SB and his parents feared he would be stuck in a wheelchair and be able to really explore his world. Zac's mom talked to her uncle who is an engineer and the idea behind the ZipZac was developed and made....it was so new and other parents wanted to know how they could get one for their child. If you want to see more about their story here is the website http://zipzac.com/

Well, at this year's picnic I saw ZipZac's mom again and talked to her....shared how I wished there was a way to get a ZipZac for Maria's orphanage/doma. Earlier this week I got a message from ZipZac's mom on Facebook. She had talked with her aunt and uncle about Maria and the orphanage. Her aunt and uncle have a small pink ZipZac ready to send over to the orphanage. There is also the possibility that they have other ZipZacs to donate. Needless to say I'm thrilled at their desire to help children, especially ones in Maria's first home. The ability to open a child's world, allow them to embrace and explore their environment is a priceless gift.

Maria and I talked about the ZipZac going to the doma and what she and her friend Zack would have done of they had been able to have ZipZacs of their own. Maria said that Zack would have grabbed onto the back of her chair and made her pull him. Maria said he use to do that with their wheelchairs at the doma. I love the little stories Maria shares with me.

 

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