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Recap: 2026 Hope Travels 5K (3rd Annual)

On May 16, 2026, 200 runners, walkers, rollers, sponsors, donors, and supporters of all ages raised over $50,000 to support Help Hope Live at the 3rd annual Hope Travels 5K.

Keather Littlejohn seated in her wheelchair with Melanie Johnson from Help Hope Live.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Interview Inspires $20,000+ in Donations: Keather Littlejohn

Through the fundraising campaign in Keather’s honor, Help Hope Live was able to fund the wheelchair lift that radically changed the teen’s life by making the entrance of her row home accessible to her.

Sean Alazraki is helped up a new wheelchair ramp in his power chair.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Hope & Homecoming After Injury: Sean Alazraki

Within the first 3 months, the community raised over $56,000 for Help Hope Live in Sean’s honor.

Rebecca Koltun is seated in her powerchair with her mouthpainted artworks behind her, primarily watercolor sunset landscapes.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Rallying for Rebecca After Life-Changing Injury: Rebecca Koltun

The campaign in Rebecca’s honor has raised over $1.75 million in the first 5 years. With one-on-one assistance from Help Hope Live, annual events like the Rally for Rebecca 5K continue to bring her community together to fuel her hope, independence, and recovery.

Voices of Hope | 5.11.26

Funding a Van & Lifelong Support: Paul Mustol

With overwhelming generosity from Paul’s community, Help Hope Live funded an accessible van through the fundraising campaign in Paul’s honor.

Stacia from Help Hope Live and client Sidney Schmid on his adaptive bike with mom Krishna interviewed by Daisha for PHL-17 in 2026.

Events and Conferences | Help Hope Live in the News | 5.7.26

From Support to Success: Hope Travels 5K returns to Radnor

We are so grateful to the team at PHL-17 and our client Sidney Schmid and mom, Krishna, for making it possible for us to share a special story on-air with our local Philadelphia community.

Marcus Marrs in the hospital with his wife. Via KXII channel 12.

Help Hope Live in the News | 5.7.26

Awaiting a call that could save his life, Texoma man’s spirits never waver: Marcus Marrs

Marcus has been fundraising with Help Hope Live since December 2025. His community has raised over $17,600 in his honor in 5 months.

Service dogs Gus (Kelson Williams) and Dolly Pawton (Amy Sherwood) at the Help Hope Live booth at Abilities Expo NY 2026.

Events and Conferences | 5.5.26

Recap: 2026 Abilities Expo New York Metro & International Conference

An enthusiastic group of Help Hope Live clients, Ambassadors, and team members descended on this year’s Abilities Expo New York Metro May 1-3 as well as the Abilities International Accessibility Conference April 30 to May 1.

Scott Hughes seated in his manual wheelchair with his dog Karma and the text Mobility Matters.

Voices of Hope | 5.1.26

Hope, Humor, and Good Karma: Mobility Matters with Scott Hughes

Living with spina bifida, Scott is a proud dog dad to beautiful Karma, a gamer, a Star Wars and fantasy fan, and a comedy-lover who always has a joke at the ready.

Mobility Month Is Here!

May is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate Mobility Awareness Month! In this post, we’ll share some interesting statistics about mobility and disability and give you some options for further reading to join us in our celebrations.