Today I hope to shamelessly pull at your heartstrings, 3 year old Maggie needs your help!
I hope you’ve read the story of Maggie! If not, you can read each part here. It is a powerful story of the journey of her mommy and daddy, her big brother, and of course, sweet Maggie.
Maggie needs a good wheelchair ramp to help her mommy and daddy get her power chair into their van so that she gets to go and do things just like other kids do!
If just 40 people made a $20 donation, she could have her wheelchair ramp. It’s really that simple! Will you be a Hero for Maggie? Can you spare a few dollars today? I am challenging you! If you cannot afford to donate, help by sharing her Go Fund Me page or this blog post!
Maggie has SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophe) which leaves her wheelchair bound. SMA is a disease that robs children of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe. Maggie will never walk like we walk, she will never run like we run, or feel what it is like to have tired legs. She has to have daily breathing treatments and when she gets sick, it is much harder for her to feel better. And despite all of that, she is one of the most magnificent little girls you will ever meet. She is always smiling, always happy, always dancing – just another one of God’s beautiful creations.
It’s a beautiful day to go to the park – so you pack a lunch, dress the kids and send them out to jump in the car. Sounds like a great day! And as simple and normal as that sounds to you, it’s actually something we all take for granted. Because when Maggie’s mommy and daddy want to take her somewhere, they have the struggle of trying to get her 250 pound wheelchair in the back of their van. So, what would make that easier for them? A good wheelchair ramp!
Maggie being wheelchair bound doesn’t mean that she can’t go and do just like all of the other kids her age. Maggie was blessed with an incredible electric wheelchair that helps her get around. With her adorable pink chair, Maggie can play with her big brother around the house, at the park, take trips to the store, trips to the zoo, and anything else you think a 3 year old would want to do. She can get around, actually MUCH faster than most of us. It’s pretty hilarious watching her power around her house after her mommy has told her to “turn that down” because she has upped the speed. She will look at her mom, turn it down, and then go down the hall and turn it up. Typical 3 year old, right?
So this amazing family is not able to go and do things like they should be able to.
Maggie’s SMA doesn’t make her any less of a kid. She needs the opportunity to go shopping, go to the park, go to birthday parties AND most of all, visit her Aunt Nea Nea! Of course she can come see me any time she wants to, but she cannot bring her chair right now. Kind of a bummer for her.
Having this ramp would allow this family to take spur of the moment trips to fun places or simply take Maggie to the store with them. Something that seems so simple to the rest of us.
We need your help! It is time that Maggie, her big brother, and her parents are able to take Maggie places without such an enormous struggle.
Even the smallest donation could change their lives forever. Please donate, share, and tell anyone you know who might be able to help Maggie and her family.
Sweet girl! Sharing the post!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that <3
Awww, sweet Maggie. I hope she gets the money she needs and a lot more.
Thank you, Robin! She definitely deserves the world 🙂
What a great campaign! Here’s to many supporters!
Thank you, Jenna!
I hope that she’s able to get it funded and get that ramp. I will be sharing.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that <3 Maggie and her family are so grateful for all of the support!
I really hope she is able to get that ramp! I can’t imagine being in her mother’s shoes. What a blessing and a struggle. Love to her family!
Thank you! I have two healthy teenagers and it breaks my heart to think about it myself. We appreciate the support so very much!
What a little sweetie pie!
I can not imagine what life is going to throw her way but she looks like a fighter with spunk.
I hope she gets her wheelchair ramp soon!@
Thank you, Heather! She is a sweet little fighter for sure!
WOW what a great article….and what a great reason to support someone in need to make their life easier. Hope she gets the much needed ramp.
Thank so much Gloria! We absolutely appreciate the love and support from everyone!
Such a beautiful, sweet, and happy girl! Definitely sharing your post and her story to help get the word out!
Thank you so much Jessica! We love the love she is getting right now! <3
Maggie is sooo adorable She reminds me so much of our granddaughter, Elizabeth. Too ban we can’t wave our magic wand and make it better. I’m in for the $20 and will share for more.
Oh Monica, thank you SO much. I cannot even tell you how much it means for everyone to be showing her so much love. I have often wished for that magic wand for her. And what gets me most is that even when WE are hurting inside for her, she is okay, she is happy and always a ray of sunshine and love! Thank you again! <3
I hope that she’s able to get it funded and get what she needs. I will be sharing it!
Thanks so much Claudia! We greatly appreciate it!
Oh my goodness, miss Maggie is adorable. Thank you for sharing her story with us. I hope this spreads some awareness of her situation and gets her wheelchair ramp!
Isn’t she beautiful? Thanks so much for stopping by!
I think it’s wonderful that you’re sharing. She’s a cutie pie and I love the pink on her chair! I hope the fundraiser is a big success.
Isn’t the pink just perfect? Thank you!
She is too cute! I hope that she receives the ramp really soon so she can start doing fun activities with ease.
Thanks so much!
Hope she gets the funds to get her ramp. Thanks for sharing her story! So sweet!
Thank you! She has so much love and support <3
I think this is such a kind post. I hope that Maggie gets her ramp! I will keep her family in my thoughts.
Thanks so much! We appreciate the thoughts so very much! <3
Awesome.
It’s nice to have people like you help children like maggie. You are a God send! More power to you!
Thank you so much! She is so very precious to us!!
Awww this is such a beautiful post, Maggie is adorable! You are a very strong mother, Renee! This is a great campaign and hope you are bale to get Maggie her ramp soon, I am going to do my part, plus share 🙂
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Thank you so much Kusum! The love and support around her makes SUCH a big difference in the lives of her family. Their daily struggle is just something that most people cannot even understand.
Awwwww what a sweetheart Maggie is!! 💕 Shared.
Thank you so much! XOXO
Awww I’ll definitely share the post she’s almost to her goal! 🙂
She is SO close! Thank you so much for sharing!
Such a sweet little girl, her smile is infectious for sure. I am in a wheelchair and know how important having a good ramp is. I wish you all the best of luck and will share this info.
Thank you so much for sharing Kelly! It means so much!
Spreading the word!
Thank you so much Nancy! We greatly appreciate it! 🙂
Maggie looks like a sweet little kid. So unfortunate about this hand she’s been dealt. I’m hoping she gets her ramp so she can get around much easier.
Thanks Emily <3
Such a precious child! I will keep little Maggie and her family in my prayers <3
Thank you so much for the prayers! <3
This is tough. I am happy Maggie is able to do some kid stuff. Good luck and my love to Maggie and her family.
Thank you so much for the thoughts and love!
This is such a great cause!! Sharing to my page in hopes this sweetheart gets just what she needs <3
Thanks so much Amber! We are so happy so many people are willing to share. Maggie is so special and finding a cure and spreading awareness for SMA is so important!
What an adorable little girl. Sharing this page!
Thank you so much Jenna!
She is just adorable. I will definitely try to donate when I get my next pay check. My prayers are with this family. God Bless
Thank you so much! Prayers are always welcome <3
<3 Sharing!!
Thanks so much!
Ahh, what a cutie! I have a 4 year old daughter. I really love the GoFundMe site. I will be sure to share!
Isn’t she precious? Thanks for sharing!
Cute little girl. I hope she gets all she needs.
Me too, so very much. Thank you!
How sweet and wonderful.
Thank you! 🙂
Maggie reminds me of myself. I was born with Cerebral Palsy so I know what it is like not being able to go places as a child.
So tough, yet so inspiring too!
maggie and gher family deserve to explore their world. what amazing and inspiring people!
They are for sure! <3 Thank you!
How sweet Maggie is. I do hope they can get what they need to make their lives much easier.
Thanks so much! 🙂
Awesome post and a wonderful way to spread the word for little Maggie.
She is so very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
She is so sweet and I hope she gets the much needed ramp!
Hope if I share enough people will donate
Thank you so much!
She’s so cute I hope she gets her funds.
What a great article.
I really hope she gets a ramp and then some. I shared!
Such a sweetie and hope she gets the ramp very soon
I want to cry!! We take advantage of the things we have and can do everyday!! She is adorable & that smile can melt hearts!
Is there a way I can send a money order or check, etc.?? I am old fashion and still don’t trust all of these media sites for making donations.
Please let me know – Thanks!!
I did share!
Thank you so much, Sue! We appreciate the share! You absolutely can send a check or money order. That actually benefits them more, because there are no fee’s associated with the online payments. These online things are simple to get the word out, but sometimes the fee’s associated with using them are a bit ridiculous! If you would like, send me an email, renee@thatsjustlife.com, and I will give you their address to send. Thank you again and God bless!