FinBe USA is raising money to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for Nathan Corn as a surprise holiday present. Nathan has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and atrophy (when muscles get smaller). SMA affects a child’s ability to crawl, walk, sit up, and control head movements. Severe SMA can damage the muscles used for breathing and swallowing.

Nathan is 13 years old and lives in Deerfield Beach, FL with his dad, mom, and siblings. He requires around-the-clock care, and his mom learned nursing so she could provide the care he needs 24/7. As you can imagine, Nathan requires a lot of medical care, including many doctor and hospital visits, and requires a mobility vehicle that accommodates a wheelchair and other medical equipment. Right now, the Corns have an older van that’s not equipped to transport Nathan around with his wheelchair.

Our partners, MobilityWorks and Braunability have agreed to discount the cost of a new van for the Corns. We are trying to quickly raise $70,000 to purchase Nathan's family a new Chrysler wheelchair accessible van with state-of-the-art amenities so we can present the van to his family over the holidays. It would be a game-changer for them and Nathan.