This campaign has ended

Check out other great causes you can donate to.

Cause Details
Other

In the summer of “2018” Avondale Police Department Officer Wagner and Officer Turitto came into contact with 5-year-old (at the time) Ana while patrolling in a well-known area where stolen vehicles are abandoned. Officers Wagner and Officer Turitto located a vehicle in a field, and after further investigation both officers found Ana along with her siblings in the vehicle with no AC and no cover in the middle of extremely hot summer day. It was obvious that Ana and her siblings had been neglected and were in need of medical care. An investigation began for child neglect and child abuse and during this investigation it was found that Anna had not been receiving any care for her disabilities. she also had not received any resources for any of her developmental conditions. Ana was unable to communicate as she was hearing impaired, legally deaf, and was not even able to communicate through sign language due to her lack of support for her development. Her biological mother had a drug dependency and was unfit to care for her or her siblings. Ana had various disabilities that will continue to progress as she grows to the point where she will be completely blind and may lose the ability to hear.

In 2021, Ana was named honorary K9 Handler for the 18th Annual Desert Dog K9 Trials. Ana has dreams of being a police officer and more specifically a K9 Handler.

Through the assistance of her new family Ana is now enrolled to the best available schools and receiving the best medical care available. Ana has been able to receive a “Cochlear Hearing Implant” to help her hear better and improve her quality of life.

Unfortunately, in “2020” Ana was diagnosed with Ushers Syndrome which will cost her the ability to see and hear at such a young age. As she struggles through numerous therapies from learning how to walk with a cane, learning to read brail, and speech therapy, Officer Wagner has been by her side for support. 

As Ana's vision continues to deteriorate, we would love to come together as a community to send her and her family to Disneyland before she loses her sight completely. Please help us in our campaign to show this wonderful little girl the most Magical Place on Earth!


Comments
$14,365 of $15,000

95%

95.766666666667% Complete (success)
Organizer Info
Logo image
August 23rd, 2022 Avondale, AZ
Tony Fernandez
126 Supporters
Thank you for your support!
Campaign image Campaign image
$14,365 of $15,000

95%

95.766666666667% Complete (success)
Organizer Info
Logo image
August 23rd, 2022 Avondale, AZ
Tony Fernandez
Thank you for your support!

Cause Details

Other

In the summer of “2018” Avondale Police Department Officer Wagner and Officer Turitto came into contact with 5-year-old (at the...

In the summer of “2018” Avondale Police Department Officer Wagner and Officer Turitto came into contact with 5-year-old (at the time) Ana while patrolling in a well-known area where stolen vehicles are abandoned. Officers Wagner and Officer Turitto located a vehicle in a field, and after further investigation both officers found Ana along with her siblings in the vehicle with no AC and no cover in the middle of extremely hot summer day. It was obvious that Ana and her siblings had been neglected and were in need of medical care. An investigation began for child neglect and child abuse and during this investigation it was found that Anna had not been receiving any care for her disabilities. she also had not received any resources for any of her developmental conditions. Ana was unable to communicate as she was hearing impaired, legally deaf, and was not even able to communicate through sign language due to her lack of support for her development. Her biological mother had a drug dependency and was unfit to care for her or her siblings. Ana had various disabilities that will continue to progress as she grows to the point where she will be completely blind and may lose the ability to hear.

In 2021, Ana was named honorary K9 Handler for the 18th Annual Desert Dog K9 Trials. Ana has dreams of being a police officer and more specifically a K9 Handler.

Through the assistance of her new family Ana is now enrolled to the best available schools and receiving the best medical care available. Ana has been able to receive a “Cochlear Hearing Implant” to help her hear better and improve her quality of life.

Unfortunately, in “2020” Ana was diagnosed with Ushers Syndrome which will cost her the ability to see and hear at such a young age. As she struggles through numerous therapies from learning how to walk with a cane, learning to read brail, and speech therapy, Officer Wagner has been by her side for support. 

As Ana's vision continues to deteriorate, we would love to come together as a community to send her and her family to Disneyland before she loses her sight completely. Please help us in our campaign to show this wonderful little girl the most Magical Place on Earth!

READ MORE


Comments
Anonymous user image
Heather Kennedy
💙
Anonymous user image
Lauren Clark
Enjoy Disney Ana and family <3
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
Such a touching story, thank you Avondale PD!
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
Bless you and have a fantastic trip!!
Anonymous user image
A Kimbrell
Blessed and thankful.
Anonymous user image
Lisa Chakonis
wishing you a magical time in Disney!
Anonymous user image
Scott Jones
Enjoy your trip Ana, you are a trooper and deserve it more then anything.
Anonymous user image
Beverly Browning
Each one can reach one.
Anonymous user image
David Van Noy
We hope you have a great time in Disneyland Sending Happiness, Hope & Prayers
Anonymous user image
Kevin Chenail
My heart breaks for anyone, especially a child, suffering from such a disease. I can only hope Ana may see whatever she wants, including Disneyland, and someday perhaps cured -- even before she receives her heavenly body and perfect vision to see the Lord!
Anonymous user image
Curt Koslovsky
Have fun Anna. Disney is a great place. God bless you.
Anonymous user image
Gary Lowe
Hoping to bring a little joy into her life and provide memories she can always return to.
Anonymous user image
Raul Lopez
May God perform a miracle and heal you from your illness. Have fun at Disney babygirl
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
Bless you Ana! Have a great time and know you are loved.
Anonymous user image
Tracy Garcia-Dunivan
A Princess should go to Disneyland
Anonymous user image
John Stark
Please reach your goal. iI is a very worthy cause and I will donate more if you need. Stories like these break my heart and remind me how lucky I am everyday. God bless you.
Profile image
Debbie Antholt
I donated because, no matter what age she will be, she can close her eye's and see her loved one's smile's and laughter at Disneyland and have those memories for a lifetime. Just remember, doctor's can only do so much and then, there is God! I ask, of each of you that read this, to pray for Ana's eyesight and never stop praying and watch what God will do!
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
Adapt and overcome! Enjoy the trip. :)
Anonymous user image
Samantha Frost
Have a wonderful time!
Anonymous user image
Patricia Vincent
Ana deserves a trip to Disneyland!
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
Stay strong, we are here for you.
Profile image
Jennifer Powell
Hope you have a wonderful time!
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
:)
Anonymous user image
Anonymous
I think she has had a rough life but look so happy and fun.
Anonymous user image
Clifford Myers
Say HI to Mickey for us!!!
Anonymous user image
Marc Valenzuela
This makes me proud to wear the badge and help a sweet young girl in the process. What a great thing you all organized. God bless and I hope more donate so you can reach your goal!
Anonymous user image
Kirk Kinney
Children are our future
Anonymous user image
Mark Effinger
May God bless her with a miracle...
Anonymous user image
Albert Jewell
I saw the story on FOX 10 NEWS and it just broke my heart what has happened to and continuing to happen to this beautiful, precious little girl and just want to help give her a chance to go to Disneyland and have lots of fun while she is able to enjoy it and will remember it the rest of her life. Wishing her the very best. God Bless.
Anonymous user image
Avondale Police Association
All of the members of the Avondale Police Association want Ana to have the best time in Disneyland!

Contact us