A Wheelchair for Shanely in the Dominican Republic

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February 3, 2026
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Meet Shanely. Shanely is a 7-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic with cerebral palsy and she recently received a wheelchair thanks to Hope Haven International Ministries. Shanely lives at home with her mom and her 2-year-old sister. Shanely spends her days at home with her grandma while her mom works as a waitress in a local restaurant . Shanely is not able to attend school as they do not have a school equip to handle her disabilities in her area. She loves her new tilt/recline wheelchair she received from Hope Haven her smile says it all! 

We hope you enjoy your new wheelchair Shanely!

Told by Hope Haven Employee Krista S.