Community comes together to replace stolen special needs car for 3-year-old | 24CA News
After months off the highway, Mason Rogalski is formally again behind the wheel.
The three-year-old was recognized with lissencephaly at simply six months outdated and was gifted a particular wants automobile in November 2021 as a part of the Go-Baby-Go Toddler Mobility program.
In February nevertheless, his automobile which helps him to maneuver round and develop motor abilities was stolen.
“I was angry, disgusted… it was a kids car,” Mason’s dad Darcy Rogalski stated when remembering the incident. “Even if it wasn’t a special needs car, it is a car for a child. Taking that fun away from any kid is annoying.”
But only a few months later, and after a social media submit was shared over 5000 occasions, a beneficiant donation got here by from one citizen, and a brand new automobile has been given to Mason.
“You see one bad thing happen and then 5,000 people step forward to try and do something better,” Rogalski stated when speaking in regards to the neighborhood. “It goes to show that maybe there are some bad people, but there are more good people than bad people.”
Mason’s dad stated the kindness of the neighborhood has made a world of distinction to him and his household, and hopes the generosity continues for different households.
“Maybe this will help people see the need to help other kids,” he defined. “There are a lot of kids with special needs who maybe can’t get a car like this.”
Rogalski stated now Mason is able to get again to the life he loves dwelling and roll round like each different child.
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