On a cold and rainy morning last week, we had the privilege of partnering with Aldersgate Church to bless our 130th clients, Dean and Dawn. What a sweet couple! Dean works full-time between holding down a job and caring for Dawn. Both suffer from significant health issues. Unfortunately, they had to navigate these challenges without transportation. When they needed groceries, they would walk to Walmart, which meant having to cross a major highway. Dean needed some way to get to work, so he bought a scooter. But Dawn cannot ride it, meaning he can’t get her to doctors’ appointments or the store. And worse, Dean has already been hit twice while riding the scooter! They are doing everything they can to be self-sufficient, but just needed a hand-up with transportation.
Dean and Dawn (left and middle), with their loving advocate, Debbie (right)
So in love, Debbie Champlin from Aldersgate nominated them to us, and we gifted this Toyota Rav4 in red, Dawn’s favorite color! The vehicle has plenty of room for Dawn’s wheelchair and service dog. Now Dean can get to work and can drive Dawn to appointments, church, and the store whenever they need. We are so grateful to be part of their continuing story!
Huge thanks to their advocate, Aldersgate, our client-care leads on this case, Cassidy and Tiffany, Joe Dewolf for finding the Rav4, Christian Brothers for repairing it, and Chip Jennings for getting it cleaned and ready. It takes a team!
Pictures and story shared with client permission.