The severely disabled 17-year-old from the Steyr-Land neighborhood likes cycling the most. However, he cannot ride a bike alone – needs constant supervision and supervision. He can only exercise his passion with a special electric tandem. But his previous bike is already in extreme need of repair. Unfortunately, Gabriel cannot afford a new one.
17-year-old Gabriel is a happy teenager. Everyone who meets him usually sees him smiling happily. Often you only notice at second glance that he is seriously disabled.
Like a one and a half year old child
The boy has suffered from a severe form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) since birth. The adolescent’s mental development is comparable to that of a one-and-a-half-year-old child. Gabriel needs constant support and care, and he needs a very clear daily routine.
can not talk
He cannot communicate verbally, but with the help of pictures and gestures he can express his wishes and needs. During the day, there should also be an attendant at his side who is only there for him.
hungry for movement
The 17-year-old has been living in a residential group for the severely disabled in the Steyr-Land district for the past two years. His passion is sports, he especially likes cycling. He prefers to pedal around the clock, but he cannot sit still for long.
Old tandem is constantly broken
Together with his companion, he goes on long bike rides all year round. He likes to put sunglasses on his nose and a cap on his head. His motor loop must always be in a backpack. Gabriel loves feeling the wind, watching the scenery slide by and the steady pedaling. Although he is the proud owner of a special tandem with an electric motor, it is very dilapidated and in constant need of repair.
High acquisition costs
His Christmas wish is a new e-tandem, which will be made to measure again. This should be designed in such a way that the young person can be switched on or off by his cycling companion. It should also look almost like his old one, because Gabriel doesn’t like changes at all. Estimated cost: 15,000 euros. Maybe the “Krone” family can help Gabriel?
donation account
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If you want to help in this case, please donate below
password „electric tandem” to our “Krone” special account at Hypo OÖ.
IBAN: AT76 5400 0000 0040 0002
BIC: OBLATE2L
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Source: Krone
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