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We were thrilled to see WHYY coverage this month shining a spotlight on Help Hope Live client and 2026 Help Award recipient Amanda Parezo, OTD, MS, OTR/L in the annual Life Rolls On “They Will Surf Again” event in Wildwood, NJ.

While continuing to fundraise to help cover medical costs and related expenses, Eleanor is establishing a lifeline called Borrowed Hope to help families through “the long middle” that comes after a sudden, catastrophic event like the one she experienced.

A freak accident with a playground swing left him with no feeling from the neck down. This month, we received an astonishing update: as NBC New York reported, Seth is walking again.

Even with Medicaid benefits, in the first year after Logan’s injury, they spent $67,000 out of pocket on medical expenses and related costs. Seven months after their medical crisis began, Logan’s family found Help Hope Live and started fundraising.

With one-on-one assistance at every turn, the #Hope4Hoey campaign in Patrick’s honor raised $160,000 within the first year.

In May, Cole shared an unexpected update in his life with paralysis from the chest down. As Charisma left the house, Cole was determined to get out of bed independently.

We’re grateful to Melanie Gulbas and the News 12 Long Island team for sharing the story of the Plainview community rallying annually and year-round to support Help Hope Live in honor of Rebecca Koltun.

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.

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

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.