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Weʼve raised £744 to help purchase tools & spare parts for Sam, he's a deaf lad with special needs & is restoring a Volvo V70 T5. Thanks 4 sharing & supporting.
- Funded on Sunday, 30th August 2020
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Sam is 14 years old. He's a 'Volvo Nut' and loves Swedish metal. That's not a band by the way!
Sam was born with very poor hearing and an unusual syndrome that caused learning difficulties among other problems. To compound matters, last year we discovered his kidneys aren't working and he will need medication for the rest of his life.
On the bright side he is extremely loving and is almost as funny as his dad when it comes to jokes. Although that could be a hindrance actually.
Sam was struggling during lock-down to manage his home schoolwork. So his dad gave him an old Volvo V70 estate to restore. Immediately, Sam threw himself into this challenge, dismantling parts of the engine, interior and so on. I just hope he remembers where all the parts go! It quickly became obvious that it would be beneficial for Sam to have his own tools to look after, learn how to use. Plus the car needs several items as it has covered relatively high miles and some components are showing their age.
The biggest problem is the bodywork. In the video it looks shiny but in real life its all poor with flaking lacquer and scrapes on each corner. If we could raise any money from this appeal then the funds will help as above and some way towards a quality respray. Hopefully Sam will be left with a vehicle which will reflect his hard work, efforts and dedication. Car of this model in good condition are becoming sought after. Maybe "Betty" as she's called will be an investment for Sam to use when he reaches 21 for funding other important things in his early adult life.
He is also thrilled at the idea of showing off his own motor at Volvo Shows and meets. He'll even have his own chauffeur ( Dad) to transport him and his car to the events
Any help you guys can offer towards the project will be met with delight by Samuel and you'll be doing your bit to held one lad in need and keeping a future classic on the road. Many thanks in advance, Sam and Dad (Tom).
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- 4 years ago
Tom Watkins
4 years agoHello All and in particular Simon. Apologies Simon when Sam replied to thank you for your contribution he pressed send too early and can't send another message on the system . So all you got was the word 'thank' - SORRY! BREAKING NEWS - Sam has a new puppy, inevitably 'Sully the pup' will distract Sam from his car temporarily. Also although fundraising is going well, we need a bit of a helping hand to get the brakes finished off and to get two remaining tyres for the car IF YOU SHARE THIS PLEASE WE MIGHT GET OVER THE LINE, Thx Sam x
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4 years agoThank you all so much
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37
Matt Glover
Aug 11, 2020
Keep up the good work well deserved
£4.00
Peter
Aug 8, 2020
Keep it up. Look forward to seeing the end result.
£5.00
Anonymous
Aug 8, 2020
£5.00
Simon
Jul 30, 2020
Well done on the progress so far. Look forward to seeing it at a Volvo event somewhere in the future.
£10.00
Rufus's mum
Jul 28, 2020
Brilliant idea if Sam's. I'm sure he'll do well👍👍🙂🙂
£30.00
Malcolm
Jul 27, 2020
All Volvo people stick together
£20.00
Helen Grant
Jul 17, 2020
Great Work Sam! Keep going 🙌😁
£30.00
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