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On May 22, 2006, I was in a near fatal car accident. I was distracted by my cell phone which resulted in my car hitting the embankment on the opposite side of the road and rolling over multiple times. The outcome of the accident left me quadriplegic and ventilator dependent.
Since 2006, I have been in several hospitals, rehabs and sub-acute facilities. Today, though paralyzed, I am living in a private home with 24 hour nursing care, able to do many things I hadn’t previously thought possible. But what’s missing is the closeness to my family that I can’t achieve without your help.
All of my immediate family, including my precious 17-year-old daughter, live two hours away. It has been extremely hard to live so far away from them. The problem is that the area they live in, Banning has very limited transportation options for people in my situation, which is one of the reasons I live in Northridge. My goal is to raise enough money for an accessible van so that I can move to Banning to be close to those I love most and be there for my daughter as she grows into adulthood.
I have chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.
For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.
Not only would a vehicle be extremely helpful for my daily tasks such as shopping or going to doctor’s appointments, but it would allow me to pursue my dream of visiting high schools to share my cautionary tale about the dangers of cell phone distractions while driving.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Amy Labagnara
Amylabagnara@hotmail.com
Thank you for all your donations. I really appreciate them so much. Having a van will really help me get around more and to see my family and Ashley more. It's so hard to see them because they are 2 hours away.
I want to thank everyone who has donated. I appreciate it very very much!!!
I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas with Ashley and my whole family. I had a really nice time. We enjoyed great food, gifts, great family time and lots of laughs!!
We took a great family picture too. Look for it in the photo section.
Although I love spending the Holiday's there it does take a lot of planning to be able to travel there and to be able to stay the night. I have to rent a van that is wheelchair accessible and I need a driver just to say a few things. It does cost a lot as well and that's the reason I am doing this fundraiser. Happy Holidays
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Hey Amy! I just wanted you to know that you have many friends like Chuck and Helen who wish you good luck on your journey to get a new, wheelchair accessible van. God bless you! Love, Paige
Paige
Good Luck Amy!!! You got this!!!! :)
Leslie, Craig, Corey & Michael~Michelle :)
I also added $20 that came from my friend Maria! All of these donations!
Michelle fishel
Hi Amy! Kelly's mom Linda, dad Steve, sister Jennifer and aunt barb from Iowa donated the donation I made today Jan 6th. Love you lots!
Michelle
Amy,
You are a wonderful person! I am so lucky to have met you when I was in CA. I'm sure when you have your van you will touch so many lives in the SCI community!!
All the best,
Nick Bella
Hi Amy, We pray that you will receive the donations necessary to get your van and begin living your life to the fullest - enjoying your family and friends, and realizing your goals! Love, Paige & Malcolm
Paige and Malcolm
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Help Hope Live
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In honor of Amy Labagnara
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Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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