In Support of Gathering Grey

Gathering Grey

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Help Us Get Grey to the Care That Is Changing His Life

First, thank you.

Because of your generosity, Grey has come farther than many thought possible. You have provided therapies, medical equipment, nutritional support, adaptive supplies, treatment costs, travel expenses, and even meals when I was too overwhelmed to think about feeding myself. Every donation, every share, every encouraging message, and every prayer has played a part in getting Grey to where he is today.

Together, you’ve helped put Grey on a road to recovery that continues to challenge what many people believe is possible after a severe brain injury. I truly believe you’re part of something much bigger than our family. You’re helping change the conversation around brain injury rehabilitation and what’s possible when children have access to comprehensive, intensive care.

Our next hurdle is transportation.

Grey’s recovery depends on traveling long distances for specialized treatments and appointments. As he’s grown, so has the amount of equipment he needs. Between his wheelchair, feeding supplies, therapy equipment, positioning devices, luggage, and everything needed for four growing boys, we’ve simply outgrown our current vehicle.

We’re raising funds for a Toyota Sienna Hybrid that can be professionally modified to accommodate Grey’s wheelchair while still leaving enough room for our family, his medical equipment, and a support adult when an extra set of hands is needed on longer trips. We specifically need a hybrid because we live in California, where fuel costs are among the highest in the country. We spend countless hours driving to specialists, therapies, and treatments, and reducing the amount of times we have to stop for fuel means Grey is more comfortable and his brain injury makes him sensitive to heat.

A new wheelchair-accessible Toyota Sienna Hybrid with professional mobility modifications can cost between $90,000 and $120,000, depending on the accessibility conversion and adaptive equipment required. While that number is overwhelming, reliable transportation isn’t a luxury for our family, it’s part of Grey’s treatment plan. It allows us to safely transport his wheelchair, feeding supplies, medical equipment, and everything he needs while making it possible for all four boys to travel together. It also gives us room for a support adult when Grey requires extra assistance on longer trips. 

Your support has already helped us overcome obstacles I once thought were impossible. If you’d like to help us take this next step, we’d be incredibly grateful. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to giving Grey safe, reliable transportation so we can continue pursuing every opportunity to help him heal.

Thank you for believing in Grey, believing in recovery, and reminding us that no family has to carry a burden like this alone. 

One day, Grey’s story will change the world.

Organized by Daron Mathena.

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