Ned Steel’s (FUN)ded Adventures

Hi my name is Brandy and I’m fundraising for Ned Steel

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." — Mae West

You see a man that loves to spend quality time with his children and his friends. Whether searching for “treasures” in an open field with our little ones or raising a glass with friends just to toast life, in general, he is always giving with his time and support.

I see a generous, humble, albeit stubborn man. You won’t oft hear him complain but to say Ned’s been put through the ringer over the last few years would be an understatement. He’s only been in my life for a year but in that time he’s shown me how to always see the glass as half full rather than half empty. And for a guy that’s blind in one eye, going blind in his other eye, and survived a couple of dicey surgeries, that’s pretty impressive in my book (not to mention some other more personal things that I’m sure he doesn’t want me to publicly blast). Maybe you already knew that. Maybe you didn’t. Like I said, he rarely complains so it’s very possible you’ve known him for years but were unaware of the issues he deals with, daily. He IS human though like the rest of us. Which leads me to his stubbornness. He hates giving up his independence. He also hates to ask for help. So I’m going to ask FOR him.

He sees…

Less and less these days, unfortunately.

He hasn’t driven since June 2020. He hasn’t worked since August of 2020. Neither by choice. He walks with a stick for the blind. And he’s always smiling. Let that sink in.

From the moment we met, he’s harped on us making memories. With each other, with family, with friends. Memories don’t require sight. Memories are held in the mind and heart for eternity. Unfortunately, his complete loss of sight is a matter of “when” and not “if”. The only unanswered question is how much longer he has with functional sight. It could be 5 days, 5 months, 5 years. Rather than dwelling on that and watching the hour glass empty, he chooses to make the most of the time and sight he has, while he can. I admire him for that and am hoping you can help.

Friends ask all the time, “how can I help?” Others have suggested setting up a friend funded piggybank of sorts so that’s why we’re here.

He doesn’t want a handout but I also want to do everything I can to help him make dreams come true while creating as many memories for him as we can. Also he’s managing ok right now but there are medical expenses to consider and transportation costs (I shuttle him around as much as I can but I’m not always available).

I assure you that ALL monies received will go towards making life easier for Ned as well as funding extra perks as we travel to see old friends & new places.

Thank you for your time and for caring for Ned like I know he does in return, for all of you.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” - Hellen Keller