Despite being a double amputee and having Multiple Sclerosis and type 1 diabetes, Sean was an active man. He worked full time, spent time with his family,


rode a motorcycle


and worked around the house.


When it snowed, he plowed.


He cut down trees from the property to make firewood. He mowed.


He made his own prosthetics. And according to our granddaughter, “grandpa can fix anything”. He loved working and playing outdoors. He was and is quick to offer his help to others but hated and still hates asking for help. He appreciated and valued his independence.

Sean suffered a stroke on December 5, 2016 that left him in a wheelchair with no right side function. The stroke forced this proud, independent husband, father and grandfather to be stuck at home dependent on a wheelchair for mobility.


Despite his health issues and physical limitations, people are always amazed by Sean’s unusually positive attitude. But this past winter took a toll and was very tough for Sean emotionally. The unpaved driveway and rough terrain that make up the property made it impossible for Sean to go outdoors in his regular wheelchair. The average wheelchair is not made to move in snow or wet unpaved grounds. 2 years out from his stroke, Sean admitted to himself there was a very good possibility of him never regaining function of his right side and be wheelchair dependent for the rest of his life. The realization that the 4 walls of the 250 square feet that make up his downstairs living space was what he had to look forward to everyday was depressing and discouraging. Seeing Sean struggle with his frustration, disappointment and sadness at this realization reminded me about the Action Trackchair that could give Sean more access to the outdoors.


With it, Sean could go out in the snow, sand, rough uneven terrain and other areas normal wheelchairs can’t. The Action Trackchair would allow Sean to be more “active” and involved in activities with the family outdoors (snow ball fights) and helping around the house (driving up to and picking out trees that need to come down). The stroke robbed so much from Sean already (he is no longer able to ride and sold his beloved motorcycle to purchase a wheelchair van).


I would love to be able to help give my husband back some of his lost independence.

Please help us raise the funds to purchase the Action Trackchair and give Sean back some of his lost freedom and independence.

Thank you and God bless.

Love,


Sean, Candy (wife), Ariana (granddaughter), Chloe (daughter) & Erica (daughter)