“We stretched our budget to the max to buy a vehicle that we could eventually have converted,” Allison said. “My disease is progressive and it’s getting harder and harder to travel and ride comfortably in a vehicle. I’ve had a power wheelchair for a couple of years now, and even transporting that comes with its challenges. I’m in constant pain and need some comfort in my life so it will be easier to visit the doctor or take a day trip with my family and enjoy my life.”

That seems like a reasonable ask to us. With the monthly support of donors like you, we were able to tell Allison that she’ll be on that day trip with her family sooner than she thought.

Soon, the van Allison and her family saved for years to purchase will be converted to a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for a total impact of $25,530.

With it, she’ll likely plan a day at the beach or even a drive along the Oregon coast where she lives, but she’ll also use her new wheels to spread awareness for her disease and continue inspiring others with similar challenges. If there’s one thing we know about Allison, it’s what a difference being different can make.

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