The $29,000 wheelchair Jesse Ansell needs by the end of the year is becoming a less daunting proposition thanks to the generosity of the Exeter community.
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The nine-year-old Hagley Primary School student was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of four and has been told he will likely lose his ability to walk this year.
Thankfully, Exeter has rallied behind the Ansell family, with a number of organisations helping out with donations and fundraisers.
On Thursday, the Exeter Services and Community Club contributed $3000 to the Ansell family and a further $3000 to the family of Exeter 22-year-old Aran Miller, who is representing Australia at the Trisome Games.
Jesse and his family said they had been overwhelmed by the support they had received.
“It's very lovely that people did this for me,” Jesse said.
“There are so many people that have helped us.”
Dad Simon agreed.
“I get teary and so does Jesse because the love of people and the spirit in the community is just absolutely incredible,” he said.
To donate visit www.facebook.com/JesseAnsellTrust/
