In December 2023, Adam hit a deer while driving home, totaling his wheelchair-accessible van. Thankfully, no one was hurt; however, his van was his only way to get out into his community independently.
Unfortunately, Adam’s business, Appalachian Bees and Balms has been put on hold since the accident, and he has been cut off from working, volunteering, and socializing in his community. While the insurance settlement covers much of the roughly $80,000 expense, the remaining $35,000 to recertify his high-tech hand controls and purchase a wheelchair-accessible van is still out of reach.
Updates (5)
March 30, 2024
Just got word that I have been approved for a $5000 grant that Ilderton Conversion Company applied for on my behalf. Everything seems to be coming together pretty rapidly now! I am especially thankful to all of you who have shared and donated! This is all coming together because of your support and efforts! Please keep it up we're almost there!
After I'm back on the road, I would really love to have a meet-up with everyone who supported this effort, maybe at GoodTimes Coal-Fired Pizza & Pub In Big Stone.
March 28, 2024
Please keep sharing and donating as you can! You all are truly making the difference in my access to the world, quality of life and success in Independence!
You all have now made it possible to start taking steps forward! I have a deposit for my next wheelchair-accessible van! The van that was totaled was a 2012. by getting this 2019 with low mileage, I will be saving around $80,000 off of the cost of a new van with new equipment, and will be driving for at least another 10 years!
Thank you so very much for your support! Online and offline donations are now up to $3700! I'm getting very close to the threshold to afford the loan for the remaining costs
https://www.ildertonvans.com/used/Dodge/2019-Dodge-Grand+Caravan-for-sale-charleston-sc-charlotte-high-point-65cd29470a0e09b02d01af1ef710b11d.htm?fbclid=IwAR1XOVKzJsuz3KqOvx-O9Ebobb0-1FsLuiKSA9PhTwVb00ZfO3ne4IKOXls_aem_AUL7kudfQH0qePdKaqLy5WTg0hsy37AEOrFQ6MwkVqmEeA-1x6ezNGbOslpzcMPdbAb02zX7gglGeZH8fawZuy_l
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Guestbook
April 10, 2024
Look forward to checking out the new van!
Mary Cromer
April 10, 2024
Love you so much~ Woooohooo can\'t wait for adventures in your new ride!
Annie Jane Cotten
April 3, 2024
Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your new ride! Best of Luck Adam!
Barbara Stracener
