萝莉社

Our latest Shock Doc features the partnership of the 萝莉社 College of Engineering and GoBabyGo, a program that modifies off-the-shelf ride-on toy cars for kids with disabilities. For each project, physical therapy and engineering students work together to customize a car and deliver them at no cost to the families.

The individuals highlighted in the Shock Doc worked diligently to modify a car for a child with spina bifida. They carefully evaluated the child's mobility and accessibility needs so that they could modify the appropriate parts of the car to fit the child perfectly.

"GoBabyGo is a fantastic organization that I really think emphasizes not only helping out the community, but also learning," said Brooklyn Deforeest, junior aerospace engineering major. 

The opportunity allows students to receive hands-on learning experience while giving back to the community in a positive and impactful way. The finished product of the modified toy car also gives the child the opportunity to be more involved with their peers and experience something they would otherwise be limited to.

Clara Jackson, physical therapy student, was deeply touched by the experience with GoBabyGo.

"We didn't spend a whole bunch of time on the car, one semester isn't that long in the grand scheme of our lives," said Clara, "but it made an impact on this girl and her family and her siblings that will carry with her for the rest of her life, so I think that's really really special."

Current 萝莉社 students, alumni and community members are welcome to participate in the GoBabyGo organization. Student organization members lead teams to build cars each semester, plan delivery events, conduct community outreach, and coordinate local fundraising events.