Jake Downey is a sweet and loving 10 year old boy who was born with congenital hydrocephalus. At birth, he had a bleed in his brain that caused cerebral spinal fluid to build and subsequently caused brain injury. Due to this injury to his brain he has several serious medical diagnoses, which at times has threatened his young life. He is also non-ambulatory and requires complete assistance for all of his daily needs and care.
Jake is a third grade student at Meeting Street and loves to be outdoors listening to birds, going for walks and hearing his brother play ball. He loves music, reading stories and using toys and art materials on his tray. He has lived his life being included in all things that his family does, from doctor’s appointments, to baseball games, to his brother’s soccer games, going to the zoo or children’s museum, the beach or just a plain walk in the neighborhood.
In order to continue and preserve Jake’s quality of life the family is in need of a handicapped accessible vehicle. This vehicle will help Jake do the things he loves most! He weighs 60 pounds now and is still growing! As Jake continues to grow it will become more difficult to get him to and from the places and the people he loves. An appropriate vehicle will provide the protection and freedom that Jake and his family needs to keep their quality of life and family togetherness.
Please help give Jake the best life he could ever have!
Join the family Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Dave's Bar and Grill in Warwick from 8:00am -10:00am.
Your donations will be greatly appreciated by the family, but Jake most importantly!
For tickets and more information about Jake's Wheels please visit www.jakeswheels.com. Tickets must be purchased in advance, use the safe and secure pay pal feature on the website.
