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Mike Wyss has suffered from athetoid cerebral palsy since birth. He has learned to persevere, despite his disability. He has led a fulfilling life and achieved many goals from graduating high school, attending college, working, and volunteering with the American Red Cross. He was fortunate enough to have Habitat for Humanity build his home which he now proudly owns.
Over the years, cerebral palsy has taken a toll on his body and he has grown progressively weaker. He is now wheelchair bound. He relies on his attendant and friends to help him perform his activities of daily living. He now has severe leg weakness, and he struggles to get in and out of the car. Mike also has had several falls while getting into the car which is dangerous for him as well as his attendant. The use of a wheelchair accessible van will allow him to drive his wheelchair into the van safely and eliminate the risk of falls. He has lost some of his independence and his ability to attend doctor appointments, visit friends, do his own shopping and to attend community functions and meetings.
Mike would like to have access to this vehicle to help him in staying active in the community. Mike has served for 16 years on the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. He has spent 3 years on Fort Worth Human Relations Commission. He also works with the city of Fort Worth ADA Coordinator by going out into the community to inspect complaints from the citizens of Fort Worth. He has not been able to take part in these committees as much as in the past due to his lack of transportation. He enjoys and is proud of the work he does for the city and would like to return to these functions.
Donations to Help Hope Live could help ease the financial burden Mike faces in obtaining a wheelchair accessible vehicle. He currently lives off, of his social security check and does not have much excess money to rent a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Mike would appreciate aid so that he can be more mobile and independent which will allow him to help others in the community.
If Mike were to have this wheelchair accessible vehicle, it would allow him to attend meetings, community events, doctor appointments and reconnect with friends he has known over the years. This would give him an opportunity to have more independence and to be involved in work that he feels called to do for his community.
Family and friends of Mike Wyss are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Illness.
Mike 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!
Last year I went to my 40th High School Reunion.
For most people they can jump in their car and go, for me it takes a little bit longer. My friend Jeff rented a small U-Haul Trailer so we could bring my power wheelchair.
This is what it takes to get in the truck I need a step stool to get in, this takes about 3 or 4mins. then Jeff moves the wheelchair to the back of the trailer and put out the ramps down then drive the wheelchair into the trailer then Jeff uses 4 ratchet tie downs, this takes about 15 to 20mins. after 23 or 25mins. we where ready to make the 2 and half hour drive and hopefully I don’t need to a pit stop. When I was ready to go back Jeff had to do the same thing all over again.
With an Accessible Van that has a EZ lock system, all I have to is open the side door roll in then turn and with a bolt under my wheelchair go over the the EZ lock to lock myself down, taken all around 3mins.
Please Donate
I am putting together this fundraiser to help gain access to a wheelchair accessible van. Over the past few years I have gone from being ambulatory to wheelchair. As time continues, my legs have gotten weaker and it has become difficult for me to enter and exit a vehicle. I am concerned about safety for both me and my attendant. Falls have increased and a wheelchair accessible vehicle would be of great assistance for me.
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Go Mike!
Marcy Sanders
Happy Birthday old friend!!
Shane Brawner
Hope you make your goal!
Anonymous
We love you Mike and hope you get the funds for your van!!
Rick and Denise
Rick Doggett
Good luck Mike!
Angela Ochsenknecht
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for several years with the American Red Cross. He's a valuable asset to our community and having this van will enable him to continue his good works.
Karen Crouch
Good luck Mike from Emily & Eric
Eric Waller
Come on let’s get Mike some wheels!!
James and marcy Sanders
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Mike Wyss
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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