55/100 DAYS (ish). Jess Schumacher. I had to ask for help

The Women of Influence Podcast with Kate Meade · May 26, 2026 · 31m

We haven't recorded an episode for a Go Fund me page before. I've always been worried it would open a can of worms with so many deserving people needing help.But when I was sent Jess's story I knew this was about more than raising money for her son.It was about giving her son a voice until he can use his own.

Tommy is four years old and needs a specialised wheelchair accessible Van. Currently Mum and Dad are lifting him in and out of the car and into his wheelchair. No. It's not going to be covered by NDIS.

Jess has found herself in a situation where she is exhausted and needs help.

This is…