
Give Caleb the Gift of Mobility and Freedom
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Hi all, please support us in helping this beautiful family raise money to buy a wheelchair-accessible van for their son Caleb.
Caleb is a 13-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy and Autism who was born, along with his twin brother, at only 28 weeks old, weighing 2 lbs. He is wheelchair-bound and has grown into a thriving teenager, but he is too heavy to lift in and out of the car. The family is confined to their home because they don't have access to the funds needed to get a wheelchair van. They really need to be able to be more mobile with him for doctor appointments, to get back into physical therapy, and just to be out and about in this world. He misses trips to the beach, car rides, and outings with his family. Caleb has a Permobil power chair that he can easily drive, so he is ready to see the world and get out of the house more.
At this moment, they cannot travel with the power chair, so when they need to go anywhere they have to transfer Caleb from his regular chair and lift him in and out of the car. It is a lot on Ashley, who had a microdiscectomy in her lower back 2 years ago and is not supposed to lift that much weight. His father is the sole provider and works as much as he can to provide for the family, as they only have his one income. When he is home, he does the heavy lifting, but it is becoming too difficult for him to life Caleb as well. Ashley stays home to homeschool both boys and is the primary caretaker for Caleb everyday, so they end up spending most of their days at home. It would be such a blessing to have this new wheelchair accessible van!!
If you are able to donate, it would be much appreciated. Or even if you could repost this to get as much exposure as possible. Thank you so much!
Organizer and beneficiary
Olivia Maria
Organizer
Holland, MI
Ashley Kelly
Beneficiary