Ainsley needs a new wheelchair

Hi, my name is Stacie Barber. I'm writing this on behalf of my daughter Ainsley, who is my most amazing 9 year old. Ainsley was born with several medical issues, the most noticeably of course, is that she is non- verbal and cannot walk. She relys on her wheelchair to get around for everything.

She was fortunate enough to be able to get this wheelchair after my long 3 year battle of fighting with the Insurance Company.

She is getting much bigger and much longer. Growing like a weed. We no longer have the insurance that she once had. So we're kind of in a Bind. I am trying to transition her from this wheelchair to a more permanent chair that she will be able to grow with. The insurance she does have now (blue cross) will not cover any of the costs because it's a pre-existing condition. Yes! I know complete bull! But you know those insurance companies!

SHE HAS BEEN DENIED STATE MEDICAID 5 TIMES! However I just keep reapplying, I am her VOICE and I am determined to get her all she needs.

Yes, I have applied for grants several of them in fact, as well as going down different avenues of public assistance to no avail. There is not a lot of public funding for handicapped children in this state.

It's a struggle just to maintain any kind of insurance without paying almost 400 a month (which we do).

So I am reaching out here to My communities, my friends, my family and just anyone that will take a minute to read and share. This little girl deserves to remain mobile and "have her own legs" aka a new chair. She should be able to be comfortable at the same time. She's a miracle in itself and I just want to give her the best most amazing mobile life that I can.

She loves her hotrod wheelchair. It gives her a sense of freedom to a degree. Her face lights up when she is able to adventure out into the driveway, go on on walks, cruise around her school, and just be able to take part with her peers in all the outdoor activities at her school.

My hope is to have one that will be similar to the one she's had so she is comfortable using the joysticks.

I really have tried other places for help and have not been successful so I thought I'd try here as well. Thank you for reading. Please give it a share, send a blessing and if you can please donate. I absolutely appreciate all the help as does Ainsley. ❤️