Graduation season is a time of celebration, accomplishment, and looking ahead. For some, however, the journey to get here has looked very different shaped by unexpected challenges, resilience, and extraordinary strength.

In June 2024, Levi experienced a life changing event that left him paralyzed from the chest down. It was a devastating and unexpected setback that brought immense physical and emotional challenges. But what defines Levi is not the event, it’s how he chose to respond. With courage, determination, and an unwavering mindset, Levi has refused to let this moment define or limit his future.

In Levi’s own words: “Learning that I was paralyzed was tough, but it wasn’t the end and I was still alive, so I was pretty grateful for that.”

That perspective has carried him forward every single day.

Levi also shares: “It’s different for sure, but your mind can still be the same and you can still live the life you wanted to live. My life changed a bit, but things that I wanted to do before, like engineering, now I’m going to use it to help people like me.”

Levi has always been curious, determined, and driven to learn. Whether it’s science, calculus, or figuring out how to “break the code” on his powerchair (sorry Pam), he approaches life with intelligence, humor, and persistence.

We are incredibly proud to share that Levi has been accepted into Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. His dream of becoming an engineer has never changed, if anything, it has become even more meaningful. Levi hopes to one day use his experiences and education to help improve the lives of others facing similar challenges.

As Levi prepares for this next chapter, our family is facing a new reality as well. Levi now requires full time assistance with daily living, including dressing, bathing, feeding, transfers, and getting in and out of bed.

To support him properly and give him the best chance to succeed, our family has made the difficult decision to relocate with him to Fredericton while he attends university. This transition brings significant emotional and financial challenges as we work to create an environment where Levi can focus on his health, education, independence, and future.

They say it takes a village to raise a child and today, we are once again reaching out to ours.

Your support will help with:
• Daily living and personal care needs
• Accessible transportation and equipment expenses
• Educational supports and materials
• Housing and relocation costs
• Other essential expenses that will allow Levi to focus on building his future.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps move Levi one step closer toward achieving his goals. And if you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would mean the world to us.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in Levi, his resilience, and the incredible future ahead of him.

Please consider donating today and helping Levi turn his strength, courage, and compassion into something truly meaningful.