#LifeIsFragile…Just Ask Amanda

A part of the Mid-Atlantic Catastrophic Injury Fund

Who I Am

A snowboarding accident in January 2018 left 22-year-old Amanda with paralysis from the belly button down.

Why I Fundraise

“I need physical therapy, home modifications, alternative therapies, [and] a modified car so I can retain some of my independence.”

How I Hope

“I’m going to snowboard again. I’m going to have a huge success story. I want to help people. It’s like God was training me for this. Anyways, it’s just a body…I’m still Amanda.”

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More About Amanda

Written by Emily Progin

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

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

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The Gift of Life and “Kelly the Kidney”: Joshua Cole Raymond

Josh’s loving community met and exceeded their fundraising goal with Help Hope Live, raising over $14,700 in Josh’s honor. Full of gratitude, their family moved forward knowing this gift and the fundraising campaign behind it would bring Josh new hope: being the first male in 3 generations to live past age 50.

Thomas McClain in his police attire with his squad.

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An Officer’s Gifts and the Gift of Life: Thomas McClain

Tom’s loving community turned to Help Hope Live to fundraise for the gift of life. In less than 1 month, the community raised over $20,500 for Help Hope Live in Tom’s honor, including raising over $13,000 in the first week.