Lindsey Wells

Hi! I wanted to tell you a little bit about myself.

I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of 14 months, but in actuality I had it when I was born. My mom and dad knew right away that something was wrong, but the doctors didn’t know at the time that I did have cerebral palsy from birth. When they finally diagnosed me they told my mom that I would never be able to do many things like my siblings could do…like holding my head up or feeding myself. I can do both. They did get some things right though, I was never able to walk.

Due to my medical condition, it is hard for me to transfer in and out of a vehicle, so my main transportation is public transportation. Unfortunately sometimes public transportation is not reliable. I am in a power wheelchair. Setting up doctors appointments can be very difficult to find a ride on public transportation (it is not a guaranteed ride the majority of the time). Most of the time Dial A Ride and public transit can only accommodate two wheelchairs at a time, causing me to miss doctors appointments. It is also very difficult to take groceries on the bus, due to limited space.

My goal for this fundraiser is to be able to purchase a vehicle that is accessible for my power wheelchair. I am working on my A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education and would like to have the independence to reach my goal.

Family and friends of Lindsey Wells are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Illness.

Lindsey has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your support!