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A photo of Cynthia Noonan seated in a power chair with her labrador service dog. The graphic reads Ambassador Story.
Voices of Hope | 9.26.25

Determination, Community Support, and Hope: Cynthia’s Story

Following sudden quadriplegia in 2007, Cynthia Noonan raised funds with Help Hope Live and became a client Ambassador.

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Kate Kosaka after her spinal cord injury in a hospital smiling with a ventilator tube seated in a wheelchair.
Voices of Hope | 9.25.25

Dark Valleys, Strong Faith, and Life with Paralysis at Age 60

Kate Kongkwan Kosaka became paralyzed from the neck down in 2024 after a fall while walking her dogs. This is her story.

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Voices of Hope | 8.14.25

Resilience in a New Reality: Life After a Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury changed life forever for Thomas Berg. Insights from his father on resilience, fundraising, and community.

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Lauren Shevchek seated in her manual wheelchair.

Churchville woman’s life-altering injury sparks passion for helping others

31-year-old Lauren Shevchek discusses life 12 years after a paralyzing dive and why she gives back as a Help Hope Live Ambassador.

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Cathleen Driscoll seated in her wheelchair outside.

Family and friends start fundraiser in support of Cathleen Driscoll

Following her life-changing fall in June, the community of Cathleen Driscoll has started fundraising for TBI costs with Help Hope Live.

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19-year-old Jacob Brewer seated in his manual wheelchair inside the home space his family has converted to a rehabilitation center.

A lightning strike, a miraculous survival, and the fight to walk again

For Jacob Brewer, the 5 years since a life-changing lighting strike are marked by relentless determination and community support.

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Help Hope Live clients Rebecca Koltun and Lucas Towers seated in their power chairs with their parents and Kelly L Green at Abilities Expo NY Metro 2025.

Nonstop Hope at Abilities Expo New York Metro 2025

See all the clients we met, including Patrice Jetter and adaptive bike recipient Zach Smith, at Abilities Expo NY 2025.

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Dan Walker prior to his spinal cord injury on NBC 10.

Man left paralyzed after attack at NJ bar – community rallies behind recovery fund

The community is rallying to help 30-year-old Dan Walker to continue his dedicated rehabilitation after a February 2025 spinal cord injury.

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Kelley Brooks Simoneaux aka The Pushy Lawyer in Washington D.C. in her manual wheelchair.

Why Hope Travels Matters with Kelley Brooks Simoneaux

Learn how Kelley rediscovered community and recreation after a spinal cord injury – and how she’s spreading Hope Travels in 2025.

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From the Wheel With It podcast, photo of Sonny Mullen, Director of Outreach for Help Hope Live. Text reads Helping People with Disabilities Fundraise Despite Medicaid Restrictions.

Help Hope Live on the Wheel With It Podcast

Director of Outreach Sonny Mullen is interviewed on the Wheel With it podcast with host Devon Wieters.

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