Thanks to the generosity of businesses and residents from across the Dubbo region, Sarah Bromhead-Dunn's quality of life is set to be enhanced significantly.
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Following the Songs for Sarah Charity Day on Saturday, enough money has now been raised to buy the bulk of a gravity chair for Sarah and her family.
Songs for Sarah Charity Day organiser Ann Lyons said the purchase of the chair means Sarah — who lives with a rare neurological disability called Rett Syndrome — will not have to spend all of her time in a wheelchair, on the floor or in bed.
"Sarah will be able to sit up and see what's going on in a comfy situation," Ms Lyons told the Daily Liberal.
"The chair is going to change her quality of life."
Ms Lyons said 130 tickets were sold for the fundraiser and she was very pleased with how supportive local businesses and community members were.
"The weather was perfect and everyone had an awesome time," she said.
The event was held on a block of land between Narromine and Dubbo, owned by Ms Lyons.
Attendees enjoyed the sounds of live music courtesy of The Legless Pedestrians, Alana Potter and DMC.
A sausage sizzle, coffee van, face painting opportunity and jumping castle proved popular too.
Ms Lyons said without generous donations from local business and individuals, the Songs for Sarah Charity Day would not have been possible.
"We had sponsors for everything," she said.
As the owner of popular small business Hair Predictions, Ms Lyons said she was thrilled even clients of hers helped out with the Songs for Sarah event.
"Clients made things and gave them to me.
"I've been in business 30 years and my son has had Signarama for five.
"He helps me out with banners and advertising."
From big morning teas, to breast cancer fundraisers, Ms Lyons is no stranger to pulling up her sleeve and raising funds for worthy causes.
"It's all about us seeing somebody we know needs help, and doing what we can."
