What's a way I can fund raise money for a wheelchair van?

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I am 15 and I have a rare genetic disease called muscular dystrophy. It continually makes the muscles in different areas in my body weaker. I have used a power chair 24/7 since the 3rd grade. The only times I haven't been able to use my power chair is when I am not at home or school, because I don't have a wheelchair van to take me places. (You can't fit a power chair inside of a car/SUV.) 

It's continually getting more and more uncomfortable for me to sit in my manual chair, and I'm dreading going places because of it. I also hate sitting in the house all day, but I'd rather be comfortable and bored than mad that I can't push myself where I want to go, and that I'm uncomfortable.

What are ways I could fund raise for a wheelchair accessible vehicle? Stores? Churches? How do I get people to sponsor my cause?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yeah, most people have no idea how big and HEAVY a power chair is, or understand that you need a power chair and not a manual.  You could try asking merchants if you could put a donation jar on their counter with your picture on it and an explanation of what you're trying to do.  It would take a lot of jars and several months probably, but you might be able to afford a used full sized van.  You can also try getting merchants to donate prizes for a raffle.  If you know a lot of people, a raffle can work well.

Good luck!

? · Answer

Have you thought about calling or writing to the Muscular Dystrophy Association?   Not sure if you are from the United States.   Each year the MDA has a telethon to raise money for their cause.   They might be able to help you find the resources you need to be more independant.

Anonymous · Answer

Call all of the tv stations in your area and ask them to help by setting up a fund for your. They will ask viewers to donate money into that account so you will get a van. You probably have to be 16 to get a drivers liscense and lessons to learn to drive but maybe they can help arrange that for you too.

Anonymous · Answer

Is it Chrysler that has a program to help pay for these to be altered? Also, many of the conversion companies can help you find a used van with a conversion van already installed.

Karl the random african · Answer

try going onto kick starter people can donate money to help you fund a wheelchair van. 
im not to shure how much help it will be but it gives you a idea

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