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Tony's new van & other needs

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My Uncle Tony, Anthony Taylor, who has down syndrome, is a one of a kind man. To know Tony, is to know joy. He has suffered so much over the years with his physical limitations. Tony is the true epitomy of a friend. He always greets everyone, even strangers, with a warm smile and hello. And he will always ask how YOU are doing,never to complain about anything going on with him. Tony always love a big hug, listening to Billy Joel and Elton John, going for cheeseburger Wednesday at Molly's, visiting with family, playing games, movies (esp Batman!). His family is everything to him, as he is everything to us. In 1995, after losing his parents, he had a botched surgery, which led to fusion of the leg with a rod put it in, and through the years led to chronic daily pain, infection and hospital stays. A month ago Tony had a grand mal seizure, which was so violent he managed to fracture his femur in his bad leg. Unable to do hip replacement due to rod, they had to remove the ball from his hip. He will no longer be able to walk, or swing his leg around to get in a vehicle. What were challenges before this incident seem impossible now. My sisters and I would like to raise money for Tony to get a new, reliable van, with the lift and all the works. Insurance will cover some of the equipment, but the van is the biggie!! My parents, Deb and Turk, who now have their own health issues, have been his loving, devoted caregivers for over 30 years!! They would never ask anyone for anything, which is why I am!! Please help us raise this money, together, for this beautiful man. So they can get him in and out of the vehicle with comfort and ease, and have peace of mind, which they so desperately deserve. I am humbly asking for anyone to either donate if they are able, or share this out if you can to reach as many people as we can!!! I cannot begin to describe what this would mean for my family. God bless all of you
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Donations 

  • Frances Gentile
    • $100 
    • 2 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50 
    • 2 yrs
  • William Dudeck
    • $20 
    • 2 yrs
  • Karen Murphy
    • $250 
    • 2 yrs
  • Students of Starlight English School
    • $155 
    • 2 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Melissa Baker
Organizer
Jim Thorpe, PA
Debra Taylor
Beneficiary

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