Hi, my name is Sally and I am trying to raise funds to pay for the wheelchair van that my husband Conrad now needs. My goal is to raise $60,000 to cover our upcoming expenses.

Conrad Jacunski is a kind, hard-working, US Navy veteran who has always done what he can to help others. Over the last 40 years, he has experienced increasingly severe back and spinal problems that affect his mobility. Recently, he lost his ability to walk and now needs to use an electric wheelchair to get around. Despite all his health challenges, Conrad has continued to work part time. He has a terrific attitude toward life and is a joy to be around.

While getting a motorized wheelchair sounds relatively simple, we’ve learned that we will have to overcome numerous challenges to accomplish this. We are in the process of getting a wheelchair lift installed in our home so he can get in and out of the house, have purchased several other assistive devices such as lift chairs, have rearranged furniture and appliances and may have to make some other structural modifications to accommodate Conrad’s new wheelchair.

Although we are both employed, at 80 years old and with his increasing mobility challenges, it’s doubtful Conrad will be able to continue working much longer. I work full-time for a school district but am approaching retirement age myself. Between the loss of Conrad’s income and the significant costs we will incur getting new equipment, I am concerned we won’t be able to fully cover our living costs.

We have been fortunate to receive a grant from the VA to help cover the cost of converting a van to accommodate Conrad’s wheelchair, but we still will have to purchase the van at a cost of $47,000, a vehicle warranty ($4,000) and will have to pay for costly vehicle insurance. Currently, our only option is to finance the van for 7 years at a higher interest rate.

Conrad is a wonderful man who is worried that his disability is going to adversely affect my future. I want him to have the best rest of his life that is possible. Any money we raise through this GoFundMe campaign will go toward the cost of the van in the hopes that we can reduce or eliminate vehicle loan payments and allow Conrad to finally retire and enjoy the rest of his life.

Please Share Conrad’s story and thank you in advance.