Ken suffered a life changing spinal cord injury and broken neck in a motorcycle accident in March 2008. Ken was forced off the road by a hit and run driver who was talking on a cell phone. That driver was never caught. Now a quadriplegic with no use of his legs or left arm and very limited use of his right arm, Ken has spent 4+ months in medical and rehab facilities.

In spite of the many struggles that he faces including the loss of 60% of their income, Ken remains hopeful that he will be able to return to a productive life in the community through the support of family and friends. He and Chris have had to have extensive remodeling work done to their Security Colorado home to make it accessible for Ken. More work still needs to be done so Ken can continue with his rehab at home. Ken is hoping to enter an intensive therapy program that will strengthen his body and help him regain as much function in his arms and legs as possible.

Chris and Ken are hoping to have an addition on their home which will allow Ken to continue with his daily therapy which will provide him greater mobility and independence. The cost of the additional renovation is approximately $50,000. To assist with this expense and other injury related expenses a fundraising campaign has been established with the catastrophic injury program of HelpHOPELive. HelpHOPELive is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the transplant and catastrophic injury community for nearly 30 years. All contributions are tax deductible and are administered for injury-related expenses only.

The most immediate need currently is an accessible van to replace the original used van which has become unreliable mechanically lately. We’re having trouble with the brakes, radiator, power-steering and driver side window!

If you are able to and would like to contribute to this campaign, it would be greatly appreciated!

Make checks payable to:
HelpHOPELive

Print in memo section:
In honor of Ken J. Smith

Send to:
HelpHOPELive
Two Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087

For you convenience, HelpHOPELive is also able to accept credit card contributions by calling them at 1-800-642-8399 or by clicking the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

With sincere gratitude,

Christine Smith
719-392-0354 home
719-205-6647 cell
[email protected]