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“Don’t be afraid to reach out to people. People are kind and generous. Their hearts are full of gold.”
The community of 8-year-old Madalyn Shepherd is rallying to fund a critical need: an accessible van. Living with an undiagnosed neurological condition that impacts her health and mobility, Madalyn is growing fast, and a safe vehicle will ensure her access to medical care and the community is uninterrupted.
Not covered by insurance, the van will cost her family $75,000. That’s why they turned to Help Hope Live.
The community has responded to the appeal with “hearts of gold,” participating in fundraisers and spreading the word.
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In six months, the community has raised over $63,000 in Madalyn’s honor.