The tragedy has left me paralyzed from the waist down. I was 26 years old at the time of my injury. At that time my son was 9 years old, I was in nursing school & working a full time job. After 13 surgeries I was able to sustain my health & I had finally come into acceptance with my disability.
In 2018, I re-enrolled back into nursing school & was accepted into the program. God has really blessed me to continue to push, strive, & he gave me the wisdom to never give up on myself, nor my hopes & dreams.
Financially, it’s been a struggle because of everyday life, bills, & I’m not working currently. I do need help but the biggest hurdle is getting the funding I need for a wheelchair accessible van, they’re very expensive. The good news is Vocational Rehab will pay for the modifications on the vehicle after I purchase the van. I’m asking for your help financially. I need reliable transportation & outside of doctors appointments, rehab, grocery runs, etc. it’s hard not having a vehicle that is accessible to my disability.
Family and friends of Shelly Nelson are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Injury.
Shelly has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
