Help Rapid Rick stay on the Road

Rick Raducha has Osteogenesis Imperfecta known as 'Brittle Bone' disease. He has had over 200 bone fractures and must regularly deal with pain, fatigue and stiffness associated from these injuries. Despite the debilitating nature of his disease, Rick has always worked and driven to his beloved auto racing events. During his younger days, Rick still worked, often, even with a broken leg, arm, or rib. He’s a popular fixture at race tracks from Maine to Florida, and a friend to teams, drivers and fans. Though the OI disease has now eliminated Rick's ability to work daily it is important that he continue driving. Driving is a great form of excercise and is his only freedom.  His present van no longer provides the safe or secure travel any person needs, let alone one with brittle bones. A replacement van will cost close to $70,000. Rick has now purchased a Ford Transit van after testing several other modified vehicles.  Delivery is scheduled for the end of April or mid May. After the van is delivered to the dealer, a manufacturer of special equipment, will then install the elevator lift, door opener and hand controls that will allow Rick to enter and drive this van. Rick now only needs the finances to cover the special equipment costs. Any and all amounts are greatly appreciated.