Nick Harris

The summer of 2014, before my senior year of high school, my life changed forever. I suffered a spinal cord injury at his C6 and C7 vertebrae leaving me paralyzed from chest down. After eight intensive weeks of physical therapy in the hospital, I was sent home fully dependent on my parents for every aspect of daily life.

I continued my rehabilitation after leaving the hospital and have made significant progress throughout my life since. After what seems like a very long 4.5 years I have become much more independent thanks to a lot of hard work, and assistance from friends, family and even people I have yet to meet.

Although I have been very fortunate with the help I have received over the years, the time has come where I am in need of new equipment. Unfortunately insurance only covers a very minimal percentage, and I am left trying to cover the difference.

As most may not know, anything wheelchair related is considered “medical equipment” and sold at an absurd price. Because bicycle tires are not compatible, a simple set of tires can run near $200. Which is why any and all support is greatly appreciated.

To help with the financial burden of my uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in my honor has been established with Help Hope Live, 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 Help Hope Live in the Southwest Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for illness-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution.

Thank you for your love and support throughout this crazy journey.

With much gratitude,

Nicolas Harris