Update — Wednesday, December 10, 2025
AN UNEXPECTED TURN OF EVENTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
I didn’t expect to be writing this update, but life had other plans.
My current wheelchair-accessible van — the vehicle I rely on to transport myself and my parents safely to doctor appointments, physical therapy, and simply out into the world — has now been declared unsafe to drive and beyond repair.
For our family, a reliable van isn’t a convenience.
It’s how we stay connected to essential care.
It’s how we keep living fully and freely.
Because of this unexpected development, I’m reinvigorating this fundraiser with renewed hope and determination.
I’ve included a photo to show the type of wheelchair-accessible van that would allow my family and me to travel safely.
To those who have already donated: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity has carried us through more than you know.
And if you feel moved to contribute or share this fundraiser again, it would mean the world to us during this season of giving. Every donation, every share, and every word of encouragement truly makes a difference.
Your support — and this community — have been a source of strength for me. Your kindness and belief in me have lifted me more than you know.
Thank you for helping us move forward — literally and figuratively.
With love and gratitude,
Andrea
a.k.a. InspiraWoman
July 14, 2025 – Closer Than We’ve Ever Been, Thanks to You
Hi friends,
We’re halfway through July — and I want to thank every single one of you who’s donated, shared, and cheered me on so far. Your support is keeping me going more than you know.
If you’re just joining the journey, here’s the heart of it:
I’m raising funds for a new handicapped-accessible van. Not just for me, but for my almost 91-year-old dad who’s in a wheelchair, my mom who uses a walker, and the mission I’ve spent my life building — Operation INSPIRATION.
This van means:
• No more wondering if the old ramp will work
• No more anxiety with every turn of the ignition
• No more missing out on opportunities to serve, speak, or even get to the doctor safely
It means freedom — for my family, for my mission, and for everyone who believes that adversity doesn’t get the final say.
It means getting back on the road again — literally and figuratively.
Right now, I’m more determined than ever to cross the finish line. I’ve got speaking events to book. Clients to serve. Dreams to reclaim. And this van is the key to unlocking it all.
If you’ve been thinking about giving but haven’t yet, this is your moment.
If you’ve already donated, would you consider sharing the link with one person today who believes in lifting others up?
We’re getting closer — and your support is helping drive this dream into reality.
With all my love and gratitude,
Andrea
AKA InspiraWoman
Help Andrea Get Back on the Road Again – For Her Family, Her Mission, and YOU!
6/5/2025
Hi, I’m Andrea Mastrobattista – inspirational speaker, caregiver, Mary Kay consultant, and founder and CEO of Operation INSPIRATION.
For years, I’ve empowered people to recognize their worth, find their voice, and lead their lives with purpose. Now I’m asking for your help to keep doing exactly that.
I need a new wheelchair-accessible van—not just for me, but for my 90-year-old father, who also uses a wheelchair, and my mother, who recently had hip surgery. Our current van is rusting and unreliable. Every bump in the road risks a breakdown, and every outing has to be planned around its limits.
This van is more than a vehicle—it’s a lifeline.
It’s how I:
• Get my parents to critical medical appointments safely
• Attend speaking events and workshops that uplift and empower others
• Run my Mary Kay and coaching businesses
• Show up in the world as who I truly am
I’ve spent my life helping others. Now I’m asking for a little help in return.
Every donation, no matter the size, moves me one step closer to the freedom to serve, speak, and inspire in person again. You’re not just funding a van. You’re fueling a mission.
From the bottom of my heart—thank you.
With love and gratitude,
Andrea
AKA InspiraWoman
Bringing Operation INSPIRATION Back to YOU (Updated 5/27/2025)
Hi friends,
The last time I gave a public speech was in July 2021. A month later, I became a full-time caregiver for my father, and life changed in every way.
I’ve kept inspiring others through my writing, coaching, and daily work with Operation INSPIRATION—but I miss speaking. I miss being in front of a room, sharing my story, and helping people believe in themselves again.
That’s why this fundraiser means so much.
Our current van is 13 years old. It’s rusted underneath, unreliable, and no longer safe for regular use. We depend on it for everything—from medical appointments and physical therapy to getting to Mary Kay deliveries and (someday soon) back to speaking engagements.
I’m ready to return to the stage—virtually first, and ultimately in person.
And when that time comes, I’ll need safe, dependable transportation to get there.
That’s what this new wheelchair-accessible van represents: freedom, safety, and purpose.
Thank you for supporting this mission.
Every dollar brings me closer to the stage—and closer to the people who need to hear the message of Operation INSPIRATION:
No matter what challenges you face, you have what it takes to create and live your most fulfilling life.
With love and gratitude,
Andrea Mastrobattista
Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer
Operation INSPIRATION
Year-end Update, 12/21/2024
Help Us Get Back on the Road to Inspiration and Independence!
Dear friend,
This year has been a journey of resilience, healing, and renewed purpose. After years on bed rest to recover from a Stage IV pressure wound, I finally had successful surgery in March 2023. Today, I’m thrilled to say that I’m driving again, re-discovering independence, and embracing life beyond limits.
But there’s a challenge: our current wheelchair-accessible van, lovingly called The InspireMobile, is no longer safe. Its rusted undercarriage makes it increasingly unsafe, and therefore, less reliable, especially as both my dad and I now require a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
A new, safe van will not only allow us to travel together as a family, but also enable me to pursue my dream of sharing hope and inspiration with others through in-person speaking engagements—locally and beyond.
How You Can Help:
Your contribution to this fundraiser will help us purchase a new, wheelchair-accessible van that meets both my dad’s and my needs. With your support, we’ll be able to:
• Travel safely as a family.
• Expand my inspirational speaking engagements.
• Continue living life to the fullest, despite our challenges.
Ways to contribute:
1. Make a Donation: Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal.
2. Purchase Products and Services: All proceeds from my work will go directly toward the van purchase. Scroll further down the page to check out my various streams of income.
3. Spread the Word: If a donation isn’t possible, please share this fundraiser with your network and/or keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Together, We Can Make This Happen!
Your support means everything to me. Whether you choose to donate, shop, share, or pray, you are helping to keep our family safe and enabling me to continue the inspirational work that I was put on this earth to do.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of this journey.
With endless gratitude,
Andrea Mastrobattista
Your faithful InspiraWoman
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The Origin Story (published on Thursday, 4/18/2024)
Until very recently, I hadn't driven in 6 1/2 years. Since August 28, 2017, to be exact, I'd been on bed rest doing everything humanly possible to heal a Stage IV pressure wound.
On March 15, 2023, I was finally able to have surgery to close the wound, and, after a year of healing, I've been out and about in my home town a few times practicing driving.
But there's a problem and it's a big one ... the undercarriage of my van, aka The InspireMobile, is rusting out, and, for safety's sake, it's time to purchase a new wheelchair accessible van that can accommodate both me and my dad, since he is now in a wheelchair, too.
Moreover, now that I can sit up more often, it is my fondest wish to be able to do my inspirational speaking in person, and more than just locally.
So, I've established this GoFundMe page to finance the purchase of the van as well as the modifications to ensure that it's completely wheelchair accessible for both Dad and me.
Your donation will get me SAFELY back on the road again to continue the inspirational work I was meant to do.
Additionally, I am researching various grants to help fund the van purchase, so if you know of any applicable grant programs, please reach out to me using the CONTACT button on this page.
Finally, proceeds from the products and services that I provide will also go toward the van purchase, including:
The Ultimate Patient Care Package - a digital library chock full of both practical and fun resources to help you successfully navigate a hospital stay.
The Design Your Life Digital Vision Board Course - Learn how to create a visual representation of your goals and dreams in this self-paced course that will take you less than an hour to complete.
My Mary Kay Online Store - makeup and skincare for all individuals.
InspiraWear (on Facebook or my website) - My handmade, crocheted items, such as blankets, shawls, shrugs, hats, scarves, tote bags, drawstring bags, washcloths, pot holders, Christmas ornaments, etc. Place an order via Facebook Messenger or by using the CONTACT button on this page.
Whether you choose to make a donation or purchase one of my products, your investment will help me to continue to do valuable work in this world and I'm endlessly grateful to you for that.
Your faithful InspiraWoman,
Andrea Mastrobattista
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