Steve has always led an extremely active lifestyle that included deep-wilderness camping, hiking, bicycling, off-roading, motorcycling, and spirited play with our two children. He has always loved anything related to cars and machines, and has been a mechanic his entire working life. Steve specialized in diesel maintenance, but he will likely not be able to do that kind of work anymore.

The crash has forced us to sell our home because it is not wheelchair accessible and is ill-suited to being adapted for accessibility. Eventually, after Steve has finished his rehabilitation, we would like to purchase a home that will be accessible (or can be made to be accessible) to Steve.

Steve has a long, difficult road ahead of him, but we are so thankful that he is alive. Everything is very hard right now, but we have hope for the future.

To help with the overwhelming costs of rehabilitation therapies and home and vehicle modifications, a fundraising campaign in Steve’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has specialized in medical-needs fundraising for 30 years. All contributions are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Midwest/West Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only.

Our family thanks you for helping us as we attempt to reclaim Steve’s independence, mobility and quality of life. Every little bit counts, and each donation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for kindness and generosity.

Sarah Holdeman
816-457-9599
Holdeman_s_@hotmail.com