“PLAN FOR A VAN.”



Jon Reilly



A.K.A. “WHEELS”



Twenty years ago, in 1995, when Jon tragically broke his neck, none of us knew at the time what the trials and tribulations of being a quadriplegic for life would be, but we knew that if anyone could make the best of it...

IT WOULD BE JON!



The biggest struggle has been regaining independence (something most of us take for granted). For 20 years, everything Jon wanted or needed to do, from shopping to doctors appointments, he had to rely on others.



Over the years, most of his family and friends have understandably become busy with families of their own. Therefore, all assistance has fallen upon his mother and step father when paid assistance isn't available.



Daily activities such as something as simple as getting out of bed, showering, getting dressed, eating and basically everything he does requires assistance.



Not content with being a burden on anyone, and refusing to give up…Jon continues to have dreams and goals. They are finishing the last few classes needed for his Associates Degree, getting a full time job, and becoming totally independent once again.



A desperate part of realizing that dream is to obtain a new and safe van, which can be modified to accommodate Jon’s needs. He wants to be able to drive himself wherever he wants or needs to go. Unfortunately, the cost of such a van can be $35,000 or more, and, adaptations can be an additional $30,000. The van that he currently has is 24 years old, constantly needs repairs and needs to be replaced!



We are setting up this GoFundMe site to help raise the money needed for Jon to purchase a van and make the necessary modifications.



Thank you for your interest in Jon’s story, and for your generous support!



Hopefully, together, we can all help put WHEELS back on the road to independence!

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