Nonprofit in Fort Mill surprises Monroe family with free wheelchair van
A Monroe family got a helping hand after they were surprised with a new wheelchair van on Saturday.
Through community donations, All Thing Possible Medical Fundraising gifted Dianelys Martinez and her family a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with wheelchair access and only 61,000 miles on it.
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Martinez, 20, was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome and scoliosis at the age of five. She is fully dependent on her parents for all basic care because her conditions prevent her from walking and talking. Her scoliosis has put her through three surgeries on her back and hips.
Before the van, Martinez’s wheelchair was able to be partially dismantled but it was still very heavy for her mom.
The new van is also safer for Martinez and her family. Martinez’s mother, Yvette, couldn’t safely lift her in and out of their old vehicle for her many medical appointments. With the wheelchair-accessible van, Yvette will have an easier time taking care of Martinez while her dad, Israel, is at work.
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