I've received generous help and support from friends and strangers. I am very grateful. My recovery is a slow process and the road to normal function is long. As a full-time student, the resources I have are very limited. Everything associated with recovery is astronomically expensive: medical equipment, transportation, therapy, and doctor's visits. 

I've depleted my savings just paying the costs of surgery and hospitalization. I have big goals for my therapy. Your kind donation will help me access treatment so I can improve my walking and explore again.

Goal 1: Rehab at Adapt

I've been attending Adapt Movement Center as part of my physical therapy since July. Even in that short time I have seen new strength gains and progress in my recovery. The center is a non-profit run and owned by the therapists, with no money going to middle men or CEOs. They provide great, innovative, community-oriented therapy and have been very supportive.

Goal 2: Mountain Biking

I recently fell in love with mountain biking. I've rented an adaptive mountain bike in the Tetons and in Mammoth and had a blast exploring the backcountry with my partner, Ben, and other adaptive riders. Owning such a bike would grant me the access to trails and terrain I haven't been able explore since my accident. I love and miss time spent in the wilderness and hope to return there soon. An adaptive mountain bike costs about $10,000.

Goal 3: New Wheelchair

I am currently using a wheelchair that was fitted for me while I was still at the hospital. It is too wide, too long, and is designed for somebody with much less function. I would love to have a smaller, lighter, better-fitting wheelchair in order to navigate through the tight spaces at work and in my home. I spend most of my waking hours in a chair. This would improve my daily comfort and increase my access. My insurance covers a new chair every 5-7 years and will not pay for a lightweight model. A new chair costs $3,500 out of pocket.