My name is Jaymie, my hubby's name is Jay. We are a couple of neurospicy disabled artists living in van temporarily in a friend's driveway. We are both late diagnosed AuDHD with cPTSD, GAD, hyper mobile Ehler's-Danlos syndrome, autoimmune diseases, with the corresponding gut issues and chronic fatigue. I also have type 2 diabetes, neuropathy, POTS, a possible blood flow issue, and hyperemetic panic disorder. Jay had a heart attack two years ago, resulting in a heart catheterization and two stents. He also has a pinched disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis, bone spurs (all over) and memory lose.

We had to move out of a space we were granted by friends at the beginning of this month, but with our disabilities and absolute lack of income, this has been no easy task. They gifted us Pearl, a 1997 Chevy Express 1500, but she needs a lot more work before we can survive the winter. So, we are reaching out to friends and kind strangers for some help to get Pearl road and winter ready, and to support ourselves as we work on dealing with our medical issues and applying for disability.

Pearl's needs:

- a full set of new tires

- brakes, we are hoping just pads

- we have recently noticed the sound of what might very well be a vacuum leak that we need to get looked at

- either fix the alarm system, or disconnect it entirely

- five months of high risk insurance

Our needs:

- heating: after much more deliberation and conversation with others, we have decided to nix the wood burner idea. instead, we are looking at 12 volt electric mats, a battery and solar panels instead. Runs about the same price, but is easier to install and less risky

Needs that are not immediate:

- low profile rooftop storage

- back-up camera

Pearl was well cared for by her previous owner, who ordered her specially in 1996. They spent nearly 30 years together, traversed 69,000 miles, and spent I don't know how many nights camping under the stars. He added his own special touches with beautiful woodwork and trim throughout, and she provided him reliable transportation and shelter. He is gone now, but she has been passed on to us and we are looking forward to seeing many more nights under the stars with her.

We have our fundraising goal set at $5,000. So far we have raised just over $1000, which has enabled us to get all the flooring, insulation and wallpaper for the walls and ceiling, bathroom needs, our lighting (all solar ), all the materials to make insulated curtains. Jay was also able to take the road test and get his driver's license and Pearl is now 100% street legal for the next month! Thank you all so much for your support in this journey. Please donate if you are able, or just share this if you aren't.