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Help Von Walk Again — and Keep His Light Shining

The Man Everyone Loves

If you’ve met Von, you’ve met joy in human form.
He’s the big guy with the bigger smile—the one who compliments your laugh, lifts your mood, and somehow makes you believe today will be awesome.

Von would give you the shirt off his back… it just might not fit!
He’s the most positive, generous, and encouraging person you’ll ever meet.


His Story

Von played football for the Kansas Jayhawks, then had a short stint in the NFL. Years later, those gridiron battles caught up with him. His spine has endured years of strain and injury.

After three major back surgeries, the nerves that tell his legs how to move simply stopped cooperating.
For the past two months, Von has been in a rehab center, working every day to re-train his body to walk again.

He’s fighting with everything he’s got—but this time, he can’t do it alone.


The Challenge

Von lives alone in Colorado. He’s single, has no kids, and his family is out of state.
He sells industrial supplies and loves his work, but he’s been out for months.

Even with insurance, his medical and rehab costs are piling up. The bills are overwhelming, and his income has stopped. Yet, through it all, he keeps smiling—because that’s who Von is.


How You Can Help

Every donation will go toward:
• Intensive rehabilitation therapy
• Medical bills and equipment to support mobility
• Living expenses while Von recovers

Your gift—no matter the size—means one less worry for him and one more step toward walking again.

If you can’t give financially, please share this page and pray for his recovery. Let’s flood Von with the same kindness he’s shown the world.


Our Goal

We’re raising $25,000 to help Von regain independence and keep his light shining bright.

Let’s show him that his Colorado “family” is here for him. He’s lifted so many of us—now it’s our turn to lift him.

Donate today. Pray today. Share today.
Let’s help Von walk again—and keep his incredible smile lighting up the world.


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Help Von Walk Again!
You know Von—the big guy with the huge heart and contagious smile. After three back surgeries, he’s fighting to walk again. He’s been in rehab for 2 months, but the bills are piling up and he needs our help.

Let’s give back to the man who gives so much to everyone.
Donate or share:
#HelpVonWalkAgain #SupportVon #KeepHisLightShining
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Organizer and beneficiary

Rod Atherton
Organizer
Arvada, CO
Von Lacey
Beneficiary
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