Help Hope Live for Anias McDonald

This super hero needs a new cape! And it comes with a ramp and 4 wheels!Anias and his identical twin brother, Jadon, were born conjoined at the head in 2015. Craniopagus twins are the rarest of conjoined twins and the most risky in terms of separation. We climbed and conquered that mountain in 2016. The journey of separating the twins was covered brilliantly by CNN. Check them out on YouTube if you’d like to take a peek at one of the most challenging neurosurgery cases in history and witness a true-life story of heroism. (Also click the pictures below to view the galleries of pictures that tell Anias’ remarkable tale!)But that is the past and Anias’ future is oh so bright! This guy has vanquished some serious battles and is ready to tackle the world head on (pun fully intended). And that’s where we humbly ask for your help. Anias was given the blessing of a life full of laughter and love for which we are eternally grateful. However, in the moment the surgeons separated their brains, Anias and Jadon were left with permanent disabilities that we face daily with an equal amount of grace and grit.Currently, Anias uses a wheelchair to get out and about. And boy, does he get out and about! From the beach to the sledding hills, this kid does it all! For Anias to continue to thrive, he needs the ability to get out in this world both safely and efficiently. At this time, our greatest need is to transition Anias into a wheelchair-accessible van so that he can continue to be an equal part of all of our family adventures. And let’s just be honest, with all the love and joy this child brings, the world needs more of Anias in it!We have partnered with Help Hope Live, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and families raise money for medical costs and more through crowdfunding. That means, any funds raised over the cost of the van can be used for other needs such as an all-terrain medical stroller, accessible bathroom renovations, etc. With this partnership we are striving to raise the funds necessary to provide Anias with all the tools he needs to experience the life that he fought so hard for.We have 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. And please share Anias’s page on your social media platforms. Every donation helps.For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.I can promise from the bottom of my heart that this gift of mobility will not be taken for granted! As a recipient of your donation, our family gets to feel, first hand, the love and kindness that still beats strong in this world. That will forever be the greatest gift we have ever received–the truth that good still exists, that love conquers all, that hope bring miracles. Thank you so much for your support. Let’s get Anias this van!Thank you for your support! God Bless!