Let's Get Children With Disabilities Moving!
Assist
We are here to help subsidize the cost of durable medical equipment that aids in your child’s independence and mobility!
Compassion
Based on our own personal experiences, we understand that durable medical equipment is expensive. Everyone needs help managing these costs at some point, regardless of financial means. We are here to help!
Inspire
We hope to show you that mobility and independence are obtainable for all children, regardless of their physical limitations.
About Us
My twin sister Jillian was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when she was just a year and a half. Being an identical twin, my sister and I are thicker than thieves. I have witnessed my parents battle with insurance companies in order to provide Jillian with the equipment she needs.
I personally understand the struggle my family and many other families have gone through to provide their children with equipment they require to get through everyday life. Therefore, I was inspired to create Jillian’s Jitterbug Foundation. Specifically, Jillian’s Jitterbug Foundation’s goal is to help children that have difficulties walking independently become mobile. We do so by providing financial assistance for families to purchase equipment that allows their children to become independent. Jillian’s Jitterbug will financially assist families in purchasing but not limited to electric wheelchair machines (including power chairs and pushchairs), Ankle-Foot Orthotics (orthopedic leg braces), arm crutches, adopted bicycles, and walkers.
Mobility is critical to the physical and mental well-being of children with disabilities! It has been our personal experience that providing self-sufficiency can greatly improve independence, social interaction, academic performance and many other aspects of life. Together, we can get disabled children moving with things like electric wheelchairs!
Our Work In Action
Throughout our first fiscal year, we were honored and excited to reach our first family. Alexis Shockley was previously using a push wheelchair and was unable to navigate around independently. As a foundation, we donated the hot pink motorized wheelchair to Alexis along with some financial aid to help spruce up the used chair. Alexis now has the ability to keep up with the rest of the kids in the neighborhood. As she approaches her teen years we are happy that Alexis will have the freedom she desires.
Help Us Fulfill Our Mission Today
One donation has the ability to turn “can’t” into “can” for a child living with mobility challenges. One small contribution can serve as a vehicle towards inclusion and happiness for disabled children.
