Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has presented the Flood family with a new Caddy Maxi Life which has been specially adapted for the needs of their daughter Caoimhe after her own vehicle was stolen.
The Flood family were burgled in March and thieves stole Caoimhe's specially adapted vehicle after removing the keys from the family home. Other items were also taken which Caoimhe relies on day to day including an iPad which helps her to communicate.
Alan Bateson, Managing Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland said when they heard the Flood's story on the Tubridy show on RTE 2fm, they knew they had to step in and help. "We have heard heard firsthand how families all over the country rely on these vehicles, many with children who have special need and these vehicles acts as a life line."
Caoimhe, aged seven, needs 24-hour care as she suffers from cerebral palsy. Her Mum, Marlis, explained on the show how the vehicle was stolen while Caoimhe was being looked after by her night nurse. Marlis says she cannot say enough about the help and assistance that the team at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles gave them during this difficult time. "From the moment they heard our story, the team stepped in to deliver a courtesy replacement vehicle while they designed Caoimhe's new vehicle was was fully adapted within two weeks. We are so touched by how they reached out to us."
Marlis, Caoimhe, Sean and Aoife are pictured taking delivery of their new VW Caddy Maxi Life.
