Our Journey
A reliable vehicle for medical appointments
Why our family is raising funds, and what your support makes possible.
Hello, I am Bernard, and this fundraiser exists for one simple reason: my son and I need dependable transportation to reach the medical care we rely on. This is a fundraiser for a reliable vehicle for medical appointments, and I want to explain plainly why it matters to us.
Why we need a dependable ride
Medical rides have sometimes changed at the last minute or could not take us across the state line. Each time an appointment is rescheduled, the uncertainty adds to care that already asks a great deal of our family. A vehicle of our own would let us plan with confidence instead of hoping a ride comes through.
Care that crosses state lines
My son has had episodes of unresponsiveness that led to emergency visits and further testing, and he became diabetic in 2022. His care includes appointments beyond what local transportation can reach. I am also continuing treatment for high-grade esophageal dysplasia, and the specialist I need is in Morgantown, West Virginia, a few hours away. For families like ours, help with transportation to medical appointments across state lines is not a luxury. It decides whether care happens on time.
Where your support goes
Every dollar is meant for a reliable used vehicle and the costs of getting it safely on the road: the vehicle itself, state and county taxes, a title change, and the start of full-coverage insurance. We are not asking for anything extravagant. We are asking for a safe, steady car that gets us to the doctor and home again.
What a vehicle changes for us
With our own car, we could say yes to every appointment, follow up quickly after an emergency, and travel to Morgantown without worrying about who will drive. It would mean less stress before each trip and more energy for the things that matter, like my son's health, school, and the ordinary moments of family life.
How you can help
If you can give, you can donate by card here, on GoFundMe, with Cash App, or through Give a Hand. If you cannot give right now, sharing this page with a friend is just as meaningful, and a kind message on our well wishes page lifts our spirits more than you know. You can also read our family story to learn more about who we are.
Thank you for caring about two neighbors you may never have met. Every gift and every share brings us a little closer to the road ahead.