Wyndi McDonald

As a result of a tragic automobile accident, my sister Wyndi McDonald suffered a spinal cord injury, and she was left a paraplegic and amputee. Wyndi has no feeling or use of her body from the waist down, and her amputation unfortunately left her with one leg and a partial hip. Wyndi is now faced with many physical and emotional challenges, and her accident has left her with many obstacles. Wyndi works very hard to overcome these obstacles, despite her injuries. She is very social and loves to stay active. She even aspires to renew her driver’s license and once again learn how to drive a car. This will not only help Wyndi regain some of her independence, but will allow her to return to a career and resume an active and productive life.

Those who know Wyndi, will ensure that she does not let her disability get her down. Through all of her medical struggles, she remains positive and has an optimistic outlook on life. She never puts a limit on what she is capable of — the only thing holding her back from living an independent life is the expense of the equipment, specialized ramp, automobile and home modifications to do so.

Wyndi and I live together in a two-story home. Wyndi’s living area is on the main floor where it is easiest for her to get in and out of the house.However, the bathrooms are on the upper level and basement, and Wyndi has limited access to the bathroom. As a result, she has to shower at the local YMCA, where the hours are limited and a shower is not always available.This arrangement is less than ideal, and more than ever, Wyndi needs a specialized wheelchair lift and stair ramp installed in her home.

To help offset such expenses and make renovations affordable, a fundraising campaign in Wyndi’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 in the Great Lakes Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for injury-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution:

It is very difficult to live in a place without modifications. These modifications are extremely expensive and most are not covered by healthcare. This is why she needs your help.

Thanks you for any help that you can give.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Koren, Wyndi’s Sister
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