Frederick Rahn (aka Freddy) is only 30 years-old, and one of the kindest, most humble and grateful individuals you will ever meet. Freddy was born with a severe case of spina bifida, and has limited use of his arms or legs. He is completely dependent on a wheelchair and needs around-the-clock nursing care. Spina bifida is a lifelong debilitating condition that occurs when the bones in the spine incorrectly form, leaving a gap or opening. As a result of Freddy’s condition, spina bifida has left him with significant health issues and several limitations. Freddy also has a tracheostomy and is dependent on a ventilator.

Freddy is a ray of sunshine and an inspiration to those who meet him. A loyal and avid New York Mets fan, Freddy never lets his disability slow him down. Unfortunately though, he desperately needs a wheelchair accessible van, which will enable him to be transported out of the house. The van will be a lifeline for getting Freddy to school, church, social outings and activities, and much needed medical appointments, therapies and rehabilitation. A spacious and functional van with a ramp and modifications for Freddy, can cost upwards of $60,000! Freddy desperately needs this vehicle, as his health and livelihood depend on it. His loving and supportive family work very hard to support him, but with the cost of rehabilitation, living expenses, home modifications, medical appointments, nursing care and medications, there is little money left to afford a van. Freddy and his family need your financial support to help this deserving young man purchase a van!

To assist with such expenses and raise money for a van, a fundraising campaign in Freddy’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Mid-Atlantic Catastrophic Illness Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for illness-related expenses only. Frederick has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the yellow DONATE NOW button.For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.