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Tyler needs a wheelchair van

Please share this story about my grandson Tyler. He has always been eager to get up and go. These past few years, he has participated in basketball, football, and track. Last year, he was certified in scuba diving, and was planning on competing in the Spartan Races this past summer. Those who love Tyler struggled to keep up with his energy, which he always seemed to have more of, except when it came to chores.

This Father's Day, Tyler was involved in a traumatic car accident. He and his older sister were passengers in a car that was rear-ended by a distracted driver. Tyler suffered massive head trauma, and has been hospitalized in Boston ever since. He is not able to walk, talk, or eat on his own. When Tyler is at his best, he squeezes his Mumma's hand when asked to do so.

Tyler is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital just days after Christmas. His mom, Melissa Jean and older sister Mariah, with whom he has always lived, and his younger sister Brynn and step-father Rory are excited to bring him home. They imagine him with his dog, Guinness, gathered around the family dining room, suffering listening to his parents' musical selections (rolling his eyes), and rejoining his family's everyday life. 

Children recover from traumatic brain injury for several years before plateauing. Research suggests they need familiar stimuli, regular stimulation, and sensory exposure to maximize their recovery. Tyler's family can't wait to start that process.

Part of Tyler's recovery involves getting him up and going as much as possible - just as Tyler would have done before the crash. Pratically speaking, this means that Tyler's family needs a wheelchair van. A van is not  covered by insurance, and it will cost upwards of $20000. 

Tyler's family would be eternally grateful for any donation made to help afford to purchase a van. Any funds donated will be put towards the van. Tyler will benefit from having a van of course, but his family knows the spirit-lifting power of generosity, and is touched and strengthened by those kind souls who donate or spread Tyler's story. Thank you.
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Donations 

  • Lurkin Merkins
    • $3,000 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Priscilla J Abbott
Organizer
York, ME
Melissa Jean
Beneficiary

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