Help Give Miles of Smiles for Biker Benton!!!

*** UPDATE!!! *** Wow! Due to your overwhelming generosity and your love for Benton, we have reached our initial goal!!! Words truly cannot express the amount of gratitude I have! After some consideration, I have made the decision to raise the goal for Benton's gift. The initial goal was aimed at covering the cost of the bike/sidecar. Now that we have done that (YAY!), I am aiming to cover the cost of numerous accessories that are required for Benton's specific special needs. Such accessories include a transportation rack for Tamara's van, a communication device mount, a basket for Benton's suction machine, a helmet, seat modifications, a possible modification to the sidecar to make it easier for Benton to enter and exit, and more. Hopefully, with your generosity, we can also help provide Benton with these items! I honestly can't thank you all enough for the many smiles you will soon bring to Benton's face!!!

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Hello, my name is Tracy, and I am the proud auntie of Benton Hills. I am reaching out to offer you a unique opportunity to celebrate an even MORE unique young man. On June 16th, Benton will be graduating from high school! As all of you know, given Benton's extraordinary set of challenges, this is SUCH an incredible accomplishment. Today, I am asking that we come together to celebrate Benton's hard work and his never ending dedication to becoming the best version of himself he can be.

Like his fellow classmates, Benton will be handed a diploma, but his path, after graduating, will look vastly different from those of other graduates. I have been searching for a way for us to pour our congrats and love into him, as he is just as worthy (if not more!) to be celebrated as every other 2024 grad. As I've reflected on what I know brings Benton joy, I have concluded that he finds great delight in experiences that many of us take for granted... Benton likes the fresh air in his face. Benton likes to be able to explore. Benton likes to be on the move and go "fast." And what I know for sure is that Benton likes WHEELS. So, from here, my idea of a BIG GROUP GIFT from us all was born.

Benton has been a "rider athlete" in 9 marathons, soon to be 10. The many, many miles being pushed in a jog stroller have brought at least as many smiles to his face. A few years ago, after Benton expressed an interest in motorcycles, my sister, Tamara, and her hubby, Dennis, surprised Benton by organizing a "motorcycle rally," where local motorcyclists gathered and took a spin around town, with Benton RIDING IN A SIDECAR!!! He even had a leather biker's jacket. He was on cloud nine! The joy!

In an attempt to bring this future grad some continued, future joy, I'm asking that you please consider donating to fund the purchase of something Dennis has approved as Benton-worthy... We are hoping to gift Benton with an electric bike THAT HAS A SIDECAR, in which Benton can ride!!! Dennis, Tamara, or his brother, Iron, will be able to help Benton into the sidecar and take him on countless wheeled adventures where he can feel the fresh air, explore, go fast, and have so many more miles of smiles!!!

I am truly grateful for your love for the Hills family and especially for your support of Benton. My nephew is one of the most remarkable kids who will be suiting up in a cap and gown this year, and I thank you for taking the time to read this and for loving on who I'd be excited to call Biker Benton! Please help us surprise Benton with these new wheels!