Help Me Surprise My Son With a Car for His 18th Birthday
Hi friends, family, and kind strangers,
On October 18th, my son turns 18 years old. Like so many parents, I want to give him the best start into adulthood with the gift of independence, responsibility, and freedom. For him, that means something simple but life-changing: a safe, reliable car.
Why this matters:
My son has worked so hard balancing school, household responsibilities, his job (at Taco Bell), and preparing for his future. He’s always been the kind of kid who gives his best to others, expects nothing in return and asks for very little in life.
With me being a single parent of 2 boys, he has seen firsthand the struggle that adulthood can come with and he steps up in countless ways to help me out – even chipping in his hard-earned money to help me pay bills at times! I really want to give back to him and I've been saving as much as I can but, in all honesty, I'm nowhere near having the money to do this alone.
With your help, I can surprise him with his first set of keys and show him just how many people believe in him as he takes this next step into adulthood.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward:
- Purchasing a safe, reliable used car
- Registration, insurance, and fees to get him on the road
- First tank of gas so he can drive into his future with confidence
How you can help:
- Donate if you’re able — even $1 makes a difference!
- Share this page with your friends, family, or on social media
- Leave a comment of encouragement that I can show him on his birthday
We need to raise this by October 18th, his birthday, so we can make the surprise happen.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You for helping make this dream possible. I can’t wait to record his reaction and share it with everyone who made this moment happen!
With gratitude,
Chelsea
Organizer
Chelsea Kjerstad
Organizer
Chandler, AZ