Driven by Faith: Izaiah's Van Fund

Driven by Faith: Izaiah’s Van Fund

Empowering Izaiah’s adventures with God’s grace and your generosity.

Our family has been on a journey we never could have imagined…

Just 4 years ago, our miracle boy, Izaiah, entered the world and faced battles that would test every ounce of faith we had. Izaiah was born with an ultra rare genetic condition known as WOREE syndrome, affecting less the 200 children worldwide, which would later include a tracheostomy and G-tube. Izaiah has spent countless days in hospitals, undergone life-saving procedures, and amazed his doctors with his strength. Through every challenge, we’ve seen God’s hand at work and have witnessed miracles that still leave us in awe.

Today, Izaiah is four years old. He is strong, brave, and full of life — the “strong and silent” type with the most contagious smile. But caring for him is not simple. His medical equipment travels with us everywhere we go: cough assist, suction, emergency supplies, feeding tools, stroller, wheelchair, and more. Every trip to a doctor, therapy, or family adventure requires us to turn our vehicle into a mini hospital on wheels.

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Why We Need This Van

Our current setup does not have enough room for Izaiah’s needs and our growing family. We often struggle to fit his equipment and our family comfortably into our existing vehicle. The van we’re fundraising for — a Ford Transit van with custom accessibility modifications — would be a game changer. It would give us:

• Safe space for Izaiah’s equipment so nothing is cramped.

• Room for our whole family — Will, myself (Yeni), our son Lorenzo (10), and our baby girl Yeni Isabella (18 months) and soon our newest addition coming this November 2025.

• Easier travel for medical appointments

• The freedom to continue our ministry of sharing hope for other families with special needs children

This isn’t just about transportation. It’s about giving Izaiah freedom, safety, and dignity as he grows — and giving our family the ability to keep living, exploring, and advocating without fear or limitation.

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Our Goal

We’re raising $85,000 to cover:

• Purchase of the Sprinter van

• Accessibility modifications for medical and mobility needs

• Safety equipment and installation costs

We are using 100% of these funds for the van project and will keep everyone updated as we hit milestones and move toward making it a reality.

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How You Can Help

1. Give — Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one mile closer to this dream.

2. Share — Spread our story on social media, at church, or with anyone who might want to help.

3. Pray — Your prayers over Izaiah’s health and our family mean more than words can express.

We believe that God is the ultimate provider, and that He moves through people — people like you — to make miracles happen. We are driven by faith and trusting that He will make a way.

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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Whether you give, share, or simply lift us in prayer, you are part of Izaiah’s journey. Together, we can give him the gift of safe, accessible travel and open the door to a lifetime of adventures.

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7

With love and gratitude,

Will & Yeni Rizzo

@foundnomads