Help Hope Live for David Schultz Accessible Vehicle Purchase

David is a husband, father, son, brother and uncle. In 2013, at the age of 32, he was diagnosed with an Aortic Coarctation, considered a birth defect. He underwent major heart surgery. Though surgery itself was successful, there were several complications including vocal cord paralysis that left him with a whisper soft voice. After months of recuperation he began to experience issues in his lower extremities which led to a diagnosis of Arachnoid Cysts in the thoracic region of his spinal column. Symptoms of the Arachnoid Cysts pressing on his spinal cord eventually lead to another major surgery in August of 2014 to remove the cysts. After months of recuperation it was discovered in March of 2015 that the cysts had returned. These cysts disrupt the communication pathway that allows his brain to control his legs. David has been confined to the wheelchair since 2015 and unable to return to his career with our county sheriff’s department. David continues serving as a volunteer leader in Scouting America. He also continues to attend & support his daughter’s school events and sports activities as well as those of his niece and nephew. David’s family enjoys outdoor activities and attending Chicago Hounds Rugby matches. As with most families, David, along with his wife and daughter, likes to share experiences and adventures together.Reliable transportation is important for David. He has traveled over 70 miles for specialized healthcare and other services not available in his community. Many family celebrations are also a distance from his home. The wheelchair accessible van he was blessed with in 2015 is no longer reliable for out-of-town travel. David has always been a hardworking individual. He worked in hospital security while in college and worked in county corrections for over twelve years. This major life change has humbled him and his family, who are more likely to give than to receive. There are many barriers and obstacles to overcome when in a wheelchair. Having an accessible vehicle is a huge benefit to travel any distance from home. We pray this program with Help, Hope, Live will help to eliminate a major transportation issue. If you can donate any amount, big or small, it all counts toward the goal. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. If you are not able to donate, please help by sharing David’s story. Prayers are always welcome. Thank you & God bless!  Family and friends of David Schultz are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Illness. David 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!