Help a Teen with Muscular Dystrophy Get a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

We’re reaching out to support a North Carolina family facing extraordinary challenges—and to ask for your help in making a life-changing difference for their teenage son.

This family’s youngest child is 15 years old and living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive and terminal disorder that causes severe muscle weakness and complete immobility. He requires full-time care—feeding, bathing, and mobility support—all lovingly provided by his parents at home.

Despite the challenges he faces every day, he’s still a teenager at heart. He loves music. He loves being with his family. He wants to go places, see new things, and just experience life the way any kid should.

But right now, he can’t.

The family does not have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. That means doctor’s appointments are extremely difficult. Going anywhere as a family—whether it’s the park, a concert, or just out for ice cream—is nearly impossible. It’s heartbreaking to hear this young man say, “I wish I could do that,” when he sees other kids doing what he dreams of.

We want to change that.

We’re starting a fundraiser to help this family purchase a wheelchair-accessible van. This would be more than just transportation—it would be freedom. It would mean more time together as a family outside the home, easier access to critical medical appointments, and most importantly, a chance for this young man to live more like a normal teenager.

Every dollar brings us closer to making that possible.

If you feel moved to contribute or simply want to help us spread the word, we’d be deeply grateful. Together, we can help open up a world of possibilities for a young man who deserves the chance to experience it.

Thank you for your support and compassion.