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October 2025 marked eleven years since my accident. Reaching that milestone brought a flood of emotions. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and of the strength I’ve found in myself over the years. But as I reflected, I was also reminded of how hard it is – every single day – to stay hopeful, to stay healthy, and to keep moving forward while carrying the weight of constant medical challenges and mounting expenses. Paralysis touches every corner of my life. It’s so much more than the loss of movement and sensation. It’s an ongoing battle that never really pauses.
What makes it even harder is that so many of the things I need to live simply are not covered by health insurance. Every day I rely on medications that have no generic version, and their monthly co-pays are crushing. Being recently diagnosed with a serious autoimmune disease has made things even heavier. The biologic treatments I need are extremely expensive, and the co-pays overwhelmingly high.
There is also a wide gap between what insurance pays for vital medical supplies, such as urinary catheters, leaving me with substantial out-of-pocket expenses. These costs continue to rise. For example, I need to replace my broken bathroom assist chair and the cost has more than doubled since 2017 – it’s now over $1,500. These are just a few examples but they illustrate an exhausting reality: the financial strain never stops.
To help with the financial burden of all my medical expenses, a fundraising campaign in my honor has been established with HelpHopeLive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising help to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Northeast Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for medical-related expenses only.
Please consider a tax deductible donation. For credit card contributions, please click on the Donate button.
Please help me. Any size donation will make a difference. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
– Lindsey
Lindsey - you are a true inspiration. Wishing you all the best.
Karie Ford
From another nurse to you and your inspiration, Lindsey
Virginia F. Wagenseller
You're a true inspiration Lindsey.
S. Dieste
Lindsey Runkel and her brave and positive approach to every challenge continues to be an inspiration for all who know her and her family.
Hayes Roth
From one nurse to another with love.
Anne Rutherford
I wish you all the best Lindsey. You're an amazing woman!
Joan Bogin
You got this Lindsey!
Susan Palombo
Wishing you all the best!
Gabriele Schmeja-Ullrich
Lindsey,
I remember you, fondly. I was your school counselor when you were in high school. I just re-read the letter of recommendation I wrote for your college admissions. It made me smile. You made and still do make me smile. I am sur you make others smile too.
Keep chugging and plugging, Lindsey.
Ms. Capozzi
Victoria Capozzi
Your optimism and courage make you a hero to us all.
Anonymous
Lindsey, you've done such a fantastic job of taking care of yourself and becoming so independent. You are such an amazing person to have finished school, taken this very challenging job, all while living independently. Each one of these accomplishments, given all you have to deal with, would have been impossible without all your focus and determination.
I know you still have huge financial obligations that are due even with insurance. I hope this campaign helps take some of the financial stress off your shoulders.
Love, hugs and kisses,
Diane Ashworth
Diane Ashworth
Your strength is amazing and full of grace. Praying for you Lindsey.
Stephanie & Tony D
Thank you for the opportunity to help. Prayers and love coming your way.
Diane Seimetz
You’re such an inspiration ❤️
Ashley H
Hope all is going well and you end up with that equipment you need. Dont want to see you off the dirt.
Epileptic_adventures
Love watching your progress on Instagram, you motivation and go get em attitude is inspiring!
Emer Murphy
Keep kicking ass
Andy
Lindsey, your ongoing determination is truly an inspiration. I hope 2017 brings you to the next phase of mobility.
Mary Ann Cotton
Lindsey - I hope 2016 brings you closer to your mobility goal. You remain in our thoughts & prayers.
Mary Ann Cotton
Cheers Lindsey! I know you will endeavor in your journey to a successful recovery. I know your mom from a long time ago and have always followed you growing up. Your courage and sprirt are so inspirational and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GO LINDSEY!
God Bless!
Connie Perry
You go girl! Stay strong!
Brooke and Scotty Whiles
Go Lindsey Go! You are fierce, you are determined, you are an inspiration to so many and you have so much to give the world - Your future is bright!
Blessings & Love
Laura Totten
Lindsey, I know your mom well and know you have the same amazing spirit and light! Sending you lots of love from Boston. All the best, Sara (Webby) Spera
Sara Webby Spera
Your strength and courage is amazing. Our prayers are with you.
The Finan family
Lindsey, we are rooting for you, praying for you, and looking forward to your gifts as a nurse. Filled with hope for you, Ginny W, RN
Ginny Wagenseller
Your hope is our hope, Lindsey. All the Taylors send you light and love. xoxoxo
Mary, Rob, Julie and Chrissy
As the mom of a wonderful little girl named Lindsey, I couldn't not support this cause. Sending positive energy your way and much love to your awesome Mom whom I worked with at Catapult. All the best to you guys!!
Shannon, Ben and Lindsey Gershel
Lindsey, we pray for your continued recovery. You certainly have the determination. Blessings in 2015.
Mary Ann Cotton
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Lindsey Runkel
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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