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Extreme Medical Debt Needs Help for Sean Smith

Help Sean Smith overcome extreme medical debt and transportation needs.

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Extreme Medical Debt Needs Help for Sean Smith

Extreme Medical Debt Needs Help for Sean Smith

Extreme Medical Debt Needs Help for Sean Smith

Extreme Medical Debt Needs Help for Sean Smith

Extreme Medical Debt Needs Help for Sean Smith

Help Sean Smith overcome extreme medical debt and transportation needs.

Help Sean Smith overcome extreme medical debt and transportation needs.

Help Sean Smith overcome extreme medical debt and transportation needs.

Help Sean Smith overcome extreme medical debt and transportation needs.

Sean Smith
Sean Smith
Sean Smith
Sean Smith
15 Campaigns |
Lansing, United States
$2,640 USD 191 backers
44% of $6,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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You might be wondering just who I am, why you should care and why you should even consider donating to my cause. My name is Sean Smith, I am twenty five years old and I have a story.

I was born with a disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a brittle bone disorder that causes my bones to be in a weaker, more fragile state, as well as being shorter in stature and other skeletal related issues. I also suffer from severe scoliosis, restrictive lung disease, asthma and sleep apnea. I have been wheelchair bound my entire life, and will be for the rest of its duration.

To date, I have had well over 70 bone fractures and 4 major operations (including the placing of titanium rods through both of my femurs). My medical ailments have caused many hospitalizations, including two times where I was declared legally dead without brain or heart activity.

I have reached a point in my life now, where I need the help of others in order to be independent, successful and safe.

I have been without a handicap accessible van for going on five years. Without a van, I have been nearly home-bound and extremely limited in my overall life. I am unable to go outside of my city limits (For now, I must rely on a local public transit) and I have missed countless opportunities, both professionally and personally. I have also been unable to receive new medical treatments at a facility that I would have to drive to and am unable to attend college classes due to the unpredictability of the public transit system.

This has been, debilitating - and I have tried in the past to raise funds for this cause, and though somewhat successful, was never enough. I do work, and I make money, but it is not enough, and not nearly close to my goal. I don't beg, and I don't want pity, just the chance to be out there and living a full, enriched, and safe life.

I am calling on your help

Help me raise funds to get this handicap accessible van. With your help, my entire world can change.

If you want to help – please consider donating, or sharing this fundraiser on your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, or anywhere. I thank you so much.

Sincerely,

Sean Smith

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