"When we go out on walks in the evening, kids from school come up to him for a high-five and a signature Lachlan hug. He even waves out to the truck drivers and they say they're always happy to see him, tooting or waving back. It's so heartwarming to see, being a mum with a disabled child you always worry they won't fit in, but Lachlan does, everyone is always so happy to see him."
Sarah says Lachlan trialled a tricycle and it put a huge smile on his face.
"He was sitting upright, using his legs and his feet which are usually locked to use the pedals. We knew this could help Lachlan with his physio as he has minimal muscle tone. Having this bike would improve his state of life and also give him the freedom every child deserves, to ride a bike. His smile was so huge and I know he felt the wind in his hair and what better feeling than that?"
The trike came with a cost of $5000.
"There was no way we could afford it so we approached local businesses. They were keen to help and they suggested setting up a Givealittle page," Sarah says.
Within 24 hours of setting up the page, enough was raised to purchase Lachlan's trike.
"It was very overwhelming and made me quite emotional that all these people donated to give Lachlan his very own trike. It wasn't just direct family and friends that donated, it was people that Lachlan has met from all walks of life, including the truck driver he waves out to."
Sarah says the bike has been ordered from an Australian family business and will be made especially for Lachlan.
"It's made to measure and he will fit it for quite some time. The trike will help with engagement but is also something he can do himself, it gives him the freedom to move around how he wants and a sense of purpose because he's doing it himself."
Sarah says she can't express enough how thankful she is for all the support.
'The people who have made this possible, I can't express how grateful I am for giving Lachlan this opportunity. Inglewood is a very caring community that rallies behind their own."