Keep Patti Driving

The result of my 22 years living and dealing with Multiple Sclerosis (a disease that has damaged my central nervous system and is affecting me physically) I require to live day-to-day using a wheelchair to ambulate and drive.  How do I drive ing a modified van with hand controls and a ramp to drive where I need to go. 
At 30 years old I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  Most people you speak to know someone who has a diagnosis.  There is no cure.    

For years I struggled getting around with crutches and then, after falling several times and almost breaking bones, my therapist said “use an electric wheelchair to get you around faster”.    I had no choice - - I did it.

Now I use a wheelchair and drive a 2006 caravan independently.  Unfortunately, due to normal wear and tear and the most recent news that van is "rotting underneath", it is clear that a new van is eminent.  There is no recourse to fix the damage.  

Without a reliable and dependable van - HOW do I… Keep being ME?  Remain being the selfless and exuberant person I am?  Keep my upbeat personality with others at events I attend?   Manage my family?  Continue being a “powerhouse”?  Be “independent and proactive”?  Drive “to physical therapy”?  Socialize “with family and friends”?  Participate “in multiple volunteer organizations”?  The answer is:  “I must continue to DRIVE independently”.  



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Please help me continue leading the independent and abundant life I’ve created for myself and reach my campaign goal and raise the funds to purchase a new van to “Keep Patti Driving”.

 
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