She held back her tears as she wheeled her daughter, Sandra, over the rough terrain. To be denied three times--the rejection was a piercing pain. As soon as she walked through the doors of their home, Sandra's mother burst into tears, knowing her daughter's dream had ended at age 12. Her strong arms could carry her no further.
Kids like Sandra have a grim future. Spina bifida, limited mobility, and no access to a wheelchair are just a few obstacles she faces. Your gift can change that!
Sandra lives near the dump in Oaxaca City. Her dad is a bricklayer, one of the most physically demanding and low-paying jobs in Oaxaca. He barely makes enough to provide the basics for his large family. Sandra’s ongoing, complex medical needs are a constant worry. Extreme poverty only amplifies this.
Sandra was so excited to attend elementary school. Her mother carried her to school each day, strong arms lifting her, having no access to a car, a wheelchair, or funds for a taxi. Sandra relied on the love and determination of her mother as they made the daily trek.
Carrying her to school became increasingly more taxing as Sandra grew. The gift of a wheelchair from Friends of Pimpollo renewed the hope of Sandra’s dream of an education. Little did they know, rejection was right around the corner.
Sandra’s mother registered her daughter for middle school. Sadly, when they arrived at the school they were turned away. Rejected. Not once, not twice, but 3 times they were told, “We can’t handle your disability here.”
Sandra’s mother couldn’t give up now. Knowing her daughter was shattered at the thought of never going to school again, she had to take action. She remembered the kind man at the community center who helped them with the wheelchair. He told them about a new school that had just opened in their neighborhood—a school happy and equipped to welcome Sandra in. Caring people like you made this possible.
The heavy traffic of garbage trucks creates littered roads and deep ruts in the red Oaxacan soil. Navigating her neighborhood is the biggest obstacle Sandra faces today, because your strong arms have cleared the path to her dream of an education.
There will be more obstacles to come, but with your help and Sandra’s inquisitive zeal for learning, she has hope for the future.
Your gift of $35 removes obstacles, giving aspiring students a clear path to another month of quality and life-changing education!
Sandra is on a mission and will not let her disability hold her back. She knows that strong arms like yours will make the dream of an education POSSIBLE for her and fellow students who face overwhelming obstacles on a daily basis.
Kids like Sandra have a grim future. Spina bifida, limited mobility, and no access to a wheelchair are just a few obstacles she faces. Your gift can change that!
Sandra lives near the dump in Oaxaca City. Her dad is a bricklayer, one of the most physically demanding and low-paying jobs in Oaxaca. He barely makes enough to provide the basics for his large family. Sandra’s ongoing, complex medical needs are a constant worry. Extreme poverty only amplifies this.
Sandra was so excited to attend elementary school. Her mother carried her to school each day, strong arms lifting her, having no access to a car, a wheelchair, or funds for a taxi. Sandra relied on the love and determination of her mother as they made the daily trek.
Carrying her to school became increasingly more taxing as Sandra grew. The gift of a wheelchair from Friends of Pimpollo renewed the hope of Sandra’s dream of an education. Little did they know, rejection was right around the corner.
Sandra’s mother registered her daughter for middle school. Sadly, when they arrived at the school they were turned away. Rejected. Not once, not twice, but 3 times they were told, “We can’t handle your disability here.”
Sandra’s mother couldn’t give up now. Knowing her daughter was shattered at the thought of never going to school again, she had to take action. She remembered the kind man at the community center who helped them with the wheelchair. He told them about a new school that had just opened in their neighborhood—a school happy and equipped to welcome Sandra in. Caring people like you made this possible.
The heavy traffic of garbage trucks creates littered roads and deep ruts in the red Oaxacan soil. Navigating her neighborhood is the biggest obstacle Sandra faces today, because your strong arms have cleared the path to her dream of an education.
There will be more obstacles to come, but with your help and Sandra’s inquisitive zeal for learning, she has hope for the future.
Your gift of $35 removes obstacles, giving aspiring students a clear path to another month of quality and life-changing education!
Sandra is on a mission and will not let her disability hold her back. She knows that strong arms like yours will make the dream of an education POSSIBLE for her and fellow students who face overwhelming obstacles on a daily basis.