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On October 22 of this year, Brian was driving home on a two lane road from visiting his grandparents in Marysville, Ca. He lost control in the rain, flipped his car, and landed in an orchard. Brian sat in that broken car with a broken neck for two hours before he was found. Thankfully, a passerby saw the broken and torn apart car, and found Brian inside. Brian is lucky to be alive. This proves that God has a plan for him. However, Brian at the age of 19 is now a quadriplegic which brings its own unique set of challenges.
This is where the Whiseants need your help.
The Whiseant family needs to convert their garage into a bedroom with a wheelchair accessible bathroom that will fit his tall frame of 6’6”.
Brian’s parents are full time caregivers of Brian, probably for yrs to come.
The Whiseants were able to buy a wheelchair accessible van that will fit Brian’s tall body. This van was needed to drive Brian to his outpatient rehab appointments, doctor appointments, and help get out of the house and be part of society. This was possible because of donations by you. We thank you.
Brian was born in Yuba City, Ca. to Chester and Amanda Whiseant. He grew up in the Yuba-Sutter area till about 11 yrs old. His family moved to the Citrus Heights/Orangevale area and became part of that community. When he was younger, Brian was involved in baseball, Civil Air Patrol, youth mission trips, and working in the nursery at his church of Sun River Church.
Brian is one of four children of Chester and Amanda.
His siblings are Madalynn- 21 yrs old, Elizabeth (Ellie), 13 yrs old, and Nathanael, proudly almost 11 yrs old. His family is active in their church. First Baptist of Fair Oaks, volunteering where they can. They are also active in the homeschool community, Relay for Life, and the local Orangevale Soccer community.
When the accident happened, Brian was living as an independent adult working in solar sales and paying his own bills. He always loved being outdoors and working with his hands. Brian loved drawing, playing guitar, hiking, swimming, building guitars, driving around, and fixing cars. At one point, he was volunteering his time with youth with youth ministry. Brian was in the process of saving money to attend lineman school when this accident happened. This has been a life altering accident.
Help build a wheelchair accessible bedroom and bathroom for Brian!
Brian has now been home from the rehab center for a few months which is awesome! We now also have a wheelchair accessible van for Brian too. Thank you for that. It would be impossible without your help. With his hight of 6’6, finding something to fit was hard. The financial struggle now- Brian does not fit down the hall into the bathroom or bedroom. Brian is living and sleeping in the living room which is hard. He has no privacy. People walk in and out as his bed is by the front door. We are going to build Brian a wheelchair accessible bedroom/bath in our garage to fit his needs with any funds raised at this point.
I’ve been fighting insurance to get what Brian needs. We finally have a wheelchair meant for his size! It’s huge! I’ve also been fighting to get Brian appropriate PR and OT. March, Brian will finally be evaluated for PT and OT at UC Davis.
We are still in need of an electric hoyer lift and a long enough bed.
Although we have been blessed by an anonymous donor for a vehicle, we are still in need of more funding. This funding will go towards building Brian a room and bathroom that will fit his needs. We are estimating at $130,000.00 more needed for the construction of this room. As we wait and work on the funds, Brian is living in the front living room. He has little to no privacy or room to move. This is very hard emotionally and he is struggling. Prayers appreciated!
If you would like to join our fundraising efforts, feel free to message me at
We have a praise!
Someone in our community has donated a large sum of money earmarked for a vehicle for us to use. We are in process of buying a vehicle and hoping we can bring it home next week
If you would like to follow Brian's journey with us on Facebook here is the link.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554370409527
Our goal is to raise $300,000.00.
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I used to be an online friend of Brian’s but we lost contact about 4 years ago. I searched for him as I was intrigued as to what he’s up to nowadays, and I am shocked at this saddening news. I truly hope Brian recovers well and my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. God bless you all.
Charlotte Paxford
God bless.
Betty Simin
Hope you get better..https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4627203/
Anonymous
Wow! Such wonderful community support and caring family! We are sending Brian and his whole support team healing thoughts and well wishes during this time of huge transition and need.
Anonymous
Praying
Shannon Cramer
Praying for Brian’s complete recovery
Pamela Reich
Praying for Brian's recovery and encouragement for your family.
Jeri Dougan
Praying for your peace, strength, energy, & extra encouragement
Carmen Franges
Stay strong!
Blake Holsworth
Sent along with love and prayers
Nancy Stacks
Thinking of you.
The Masons
Anonymous
Prayers and Love
The Rommelfangers
Michelle Rommelfanger
God doesn’t cause accidents and injuries, but He can use them to grow you for His glory if you allow Him. For now, I’m sure there is a lot of grieving and that’s okay, but try to not stay in that place for too long. Your family is in my prayers.
Heidi Kelso
Praying for great strength for all of you¡
Kent and Carolyn Sutter
Carolyn and Kent Sutter
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please please know I will continue to pray for Brian and your family. Our God is an awesome God. Our God is a God of miracles.
Lori Brady
Hang in there, bud. We’re all on your side.
Abigail Roloff
Hello Brian and Whiseant family,
I read about your story in the Orangevale View, and I found it deeply moving. As a 19-year-old as well, I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through, and I commend you for your bravery and strength in this time of great hardship. I want to encourage you in your time of recovery and remember that you are capable of amazing things!
We all believe in you,
Logan Bradley
Logan Bradley
The Barbers Love You Guys!
Daniel Barber
I live in Orangevale, I saw Brian’s story in the local newspaper and was moved. Wishing Brian and his family a peaceful holiday season. Hang in there, I’m rooting for you!!
Annalise Miller
Praying for the family and Gods blessings!
Wayne Isgrigg
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Brian Matthew Whiseant
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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