{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69fe6bbf2ba0ef2cca063069/6a154b4783dd9b6e1189a157?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"55/100 DAYS (ish). Jess Schumacher. I had to ask for help","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69fe6bbf2ba0ef2cca063069/1779780232543-b372da3a-d01e-4d9e-8420-dc3bb41125b7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We haven't recorded an episode for a Go Fund me page before. I've always been worried it would open a can of worms with so many deserving people needing help.But when I was sent Jess's story I knew this was about more than raising money for her son.It was about giving her son a voice until he can use his own.&nbsp;</p><p>Tommy is four years old and needs a specialised wheelchair accessible Van. Currently Mum and Dad are lifting him in and out of the car and into his wheelchair. No. It's not going to be covered by NDIS.&nbsp;</p><p>Jess has found herself in a situation where she is exhausted and needs help.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is her story, this is Tommy's story. It's a Mum fighting for her child. Advocating and using her voice and that's why she is a Woman of Influence.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We know that things are tough, and that money is tight but if you can you can donate here:https://gofund.me/00444e05f</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode</p><p><br></p><p>OH! And if you are listening for the first time! This is your introduction (required reading). This series is unedited, raw and just gets straight into it. You have been warned!</p>","author_name":"Women of Influence with Kate Meade"}