Olsen Family
Fundraising for an Accessible Van The Olsen family of Kingman, Arizona is navigating a journey they never imagined to be real: having a 10-year-old son diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive neuromuscular disorder causing a loss of motor, pulmonary, and cardiac function. Dominic Olsen was diagnosed with Duchenne at six years old and […]
Gushi Family
Fundraising for an Accessible Van Two parents, seven children, one dog, and one cat creates a busy and loving household for the Gushi family of Millerstown, Pennsylvania. However, one thing stands in the way of navigating life as one family unit: safe and accessible transportation for their son, Everett, who is 11 years old […]
Goss Family
Fundraising for an Accessible Van A boy with dreams, a humorous personality, determination, and joy for life – but with one major obstacle: safe and accessible transportation while living full-time in a power wheelchair. Liam Goss is 12 years old living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive neuromuscular disorder causing a loss of motor, pulmonary, […]
Anderson Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van Alex Anderson is eight years old living in Royse City, Texas with his parents, Amanda and Carl. With a heart full of love and a brain that seeks adventure, one major challenge stands in the way of him exploring the world: getting from point A to point B […]
Tangsali Family
Fundraising for an Accessible Van Unlike most families who watch their children grow to play with peers and spend weekdays at school, the Tangsali family of Flower Mound, Texas has struggled with challenges brought on by their two sons’ Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis. Duchenne is a progressive neuromuscular disorder causing a loss of motor, […]
Kumaresan Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van Most children have the ability to walk – maybe even run – at two years old. For Pranav Kumaresan and his family, a second birthday included the diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive neuromuscular disorder causing a loss of motor, pulmonary, and cardiac function. Now 15 years […]
Vargas Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van For three brothers only a couple years apart, a childhood together is best spent making memories, playing games, and exploring the wonders of imagination. For Christopher (14), Julian (12), and Geovanii Vargas (9), these opportunities are currently limited as they all are diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a […]
Barkoskie Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van The Barkoskie Family lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, and faces the challenges of living with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis each day. Will Barkoskie, who turns 17 in May, was diagnosed with Duchenne at two years old. Duchenne is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that causes a loss of motor, […]
Valdez-Ramirez
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van The Valdez-Ramirez Family lives in Fairview, New Jersey, and is currently navigating a life with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis. Josvin Valdez-Ramirez (14) was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at a young age and has faced many challenges ever since. Josvin is cared for by his parents, Nestor and […]
Hoot Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van The Hoot Family lives in Aurora, Colorado, and faces many challenges that come with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis each day. Ethan Hoot (11) was diagnosed with Duchenne at three years old. He is cared for by his parents, Nate and Joy, and has two older sisters, Kelsey and […]
Stalling Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van Cory Stalling (23) is from Missoula, Montana, and is currently navigating a life with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis. His parents, Christine and David, live nearby and assist Cory when needed. Duchenne is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that causes a loss of motor, pulmonary, and cardiac function. Cory has […]
Brumer Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Vehicle The Brumer Family lives in Florence, Kentucky, and is facing many challenges that come with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis each day. Daniel Brumer (12) was diagnosed with Duchenne at six years old. Duchenne is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that causes a loss of motor, pulmonary, and cardiac function. […]
Tribble Family
Raising Funds for an Accessible Van Michelle and Logan Tribble live in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and are currently navigating a life with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis. Logan (12) was unexpectedly diagnosed with Duchenne at seven years old when it became clear he was progressively having issues with ambulation. In addition to receiving a diagnosis for […]
