Chase Depastino

As many of you know, in August 2013 Chase was involved in a devastating car accident and sustained a C 5,6,7 spinal cord injury. He has remained stoic and hopeful even in the face of numerous obstacles that have hindered his progress.

At the time of the accident, he was 19 years old with plans of returning to college. It is imperative that Chase receive continuous physical therapy, however his therapy sessions through his insurance carrier have already been exhausted for this calendar year. Currently, Chase does not qualify for Medicare, and Medicaid coverage is extremely limited.

Chase is working extremely hard to get stronger and reach his highest potential — his progress is slow but is very steady. Chase’s situation is emotionally, physically, and financially draining on his loved ones – it has been a journey that no one expects to travel. Adaptive sports have helped him assimilate and connect with others. Currently, he participates in the South Florida Rattler’s, a wheelchair rugby team, and he has hand-cycled with Archille’s International and plans to continue cycling in the future.

Even with insurance, Chase will continue to face many uninsured injury-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, rehabilitative therapy and down the road, the possible purchase of specialized medical equipment to enhance his progress. I am humbly asking for some assistance in order to continue his progress and allow him to return to school.

To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Chase’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southeast Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution today please click the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you for your kindness and support – together we can make a difference for Chase.

Sincerely,
Joan Depastino