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We were grateful to see that three local news outlets covered the story of Jovita McConnell, a loving mom and active community member fundraising with Help Hope Live following a life-changing aneurysm.

When we first reached out to Yonan’s local media in early March, over $4,000 had been raised in his honor. Today, we’re happy to share that the funds raised in his honor have surpassed $9,000.

Logan has been living with paralysis since transverse myelitis took him and his family by surprise overnight in March 2025.

As he has grown older, Scott has become unable to safely transfer himself and his mobility equipment into a standard vehicle. That’s why he turned to Help Hope Live to start fundraising for an accessible van.

We attended the Unite 2 Fight Paralysis 20th annual conference and participated in the 2026 Rugby Rave.

$16,000 has been raised for Help Hope Live in honor of Pamela Lamb, a rehab therapist diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

We’re grateful to the local news stations out of Tampa Bay, FL that have helped to amplify the campaign of 71-year-old William “Scott” Baggett, a perpetual volunteer who has changed lives with his therapy dog training and its community impact.

Aly lives with rare genetic diagnoses, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). She’s spent years navigating the associated health challenges – not to mention ableism, lack of understanding, disbelief and doubt at her medical reality, and financial hardship.

Fundraisers in Nov and Dec 2025 will help a Sebring FL woman living with multiple life-changing diagnoses.

A special Holiday Bazaar fundraiser in Sisters OR will help Tracy Lynn Hendrickson fundraise for EDS-related specialized medical care.