A FINAL ADVENTURE
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Hi, my name is Bob. About 7 years ago I was diagnosed with Spino Cerebellar Ataxia which is a progressive, degenerative disease which effects my balance, speech and coordination among other things. At the time my neurologist told me that I would be in a wheelchair within three to five years. Well, that was seven years ago and I am not in a wheelchair yet!!! I am able to get around with a walker but no wheelchair so far. There is no treatment for this disease and there is no recovery. So I try to live every day to the fullest that I can.
Due to medical bills and other expenses, all the money that I had saved while I was still able to work, is now gone. I survive on Social Security Disability which is quite a small amount.
I have one last wish/dream. That is to get a three wheeled motorcycle (trike) and ride all around the United States and Canada. I have met many friends on Facebook who have offered me a bed and a meal while traveling so I would basically just need gas money and a meal a day which I could afford. I have seen used trikes for sale for around $10 to $12k so depending what I can raise, I hope to be able to buy a trailer to pull behind that could haul my walker and camping items.
I am hoping to raise the funds as soon as possible and start this last adventure by September or October. I would ride through the southern states in the Winter and head north come Spring. I will document this ride and raise money for Ataxia research. My goal is to raise $50k for the National Ataxia Foundation .
If anyone knows of someone who has a motorcycle trike that they would be willing to donate or sell at a rediculously low price, please let me know. Also if you would have a bed and a meal, that would be great also.
I think this is my last chance to have one last adventure before the ole wheelchair creeps up on me, so I ask politely for your help!
Due to medical bills and other expenses, all the money that I had saved while I was still able to work, is now gone. I survive on Social Security Disability which is quite a small amount.
I have one last wish/dream. That is to get a three wheeled motorcycle (trike) and ride all around the United States and Canada. I have met many friends on Facebook who have offered me a bed and a meal while traveling so I would basically just need gas money and a meal a day which I could afford. I have seen used trikes for sale for around $10 to $12k so depending what I can raise, I hope to be able to buy a trailer to pull behind that could haul my walker and camping items.
I am hoping to raise the funds as soon as possible and start this last adventure by September or October. I would ride through the southern states in the Winter and head north come Spring. I will document this ride and raise money for Ataxia research. My goal is to raise $50k for the National Ataxia Foundation .
If anyone knows of someone who has a motorcycle trike that they would be willing to donate or sell at a rediculously low price, please let me know. Also if you would have a bed and a meal, that would be great also.
I think this is my last chance to have one last adventure before the ole wheelchair creeps up on me, so I ask politely for your help!
Organizer
Bob Flann
Organizer
Willmar, MN