Help Rebuild Chase’s Life After His Trust Was Stolen
We’re reaching out with heavy hearts — and hopeful spirits — to ask for your support.
In September 2017, Chase McMinn’s life changed forever. While working at his high-end Audi modification shop in Aurora, Colorado, a disgruntled customer entered the shop with the intent to kill the office manager. Chase courageously stepped in to protect him — and was shot in the head.
Miraculously, Chase survived. But his injuries left him a quadriplegic, unable to speak due to a permanent tracheotomy. He now communicates only through facial expressions and blinking. Despite the unimaginable trauma, Chase’s will to live — and his family's determination — have never wavered.
A Life Rebuilt — Then Undone Again
To help Chase live at home with dignity and the support he deserves, a special needs trust was created to cover the costs of 24/7 caregiving, medical supplies and equipment, physical and speech therapy, critical home modifications, and other vital necessities to ensure his health, safety, and quality of life.
But in early 2024, the FBI informed the McMinn family that the trust funds had been embezzled by Leo Giovoni, founder of the Florida-based Center for Special Needs Trust Administration (SNTA) — the very organization the State of Colorado required them to use.
Giovoni is now under federal criminal investigation, but the funds are unlikely to be recovered.
No Safety Net Left
Over the years, Chase’s family has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money to keep him cared for — including draining their savings and retirement accounts. But now, there is no financial safety net left.
We invite you to watch Chase's heartbreaking story on 9 News:
Chase’s future is in jeopardy.
What We Need
We’re working to raise $425,000 to rebuild Chase’s special needs trust with a reputable organization. Every donation will go directly toward:
Full-time caregiving
Vital medical supplies and equipment
Physical and speech therapy
Accessibility modifications for his home
These are not luxuries — they are essential to keeping Chase alive and comfortable.
Chase is just 47 years old. He will need this level of care — or more — for the rest of his life.
How You Can Help
Please consider donating, if you’re able. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring us closer to securing Chase’s future.
If you can’t give, you can still help by sharing this campaign with your friends, family, or community.
From all of us — Chase’s family, friends, and care team — thank you for your compassion, generosity, and support.
Let’s rally for Chase once again.