Tasia Russell

I am asking for help to get funding for a Velochair. This will be the last vehicle I’ll ever own. It’s utterly eco friendly, as it’s powered by me!

I have Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy. Winter is my favorite season as the humidity is properly frozen and cannot aggravate my neurons. No matter how cold it is, I can always put on another layer. Humidity is my personal kryptonite, causing MS aggravations and it even used to trigger seizures before we found the right combination of medications. I consider myself a four-legged human, as my balance requires my extra set of legs to walk safely.

My MS Neurologist’s response when I found the Velochair was to have her nurse start the prior authorization process with the insurance company to get me one. We tried for quite a while, unfortunately, that is a no go. Thus, your help will be very much appreciated.

A velochair will allow me to go anywhere that is too far for me to consider going on just “My Legs”, my M+D Comfort Crutches that my MS Doctor was able to get my insurance to authorize payment for. The great thing about a Velochair is I can pack it into a friend’s car and take it pretty much anywhere, like to the Zoo, or a Museum, or a convention and be self mobile all day long with no fear of falling and without renting a scooter that does not fit through a bathroom door let alone into a bathroom stall. Plus, my leg muscles stay active and strong powering my Velochair.

I decided to raise money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with Catastrophic Illness [in my case Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy].

I have 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 for 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!