The Road to Rescue

Fundraising campaign by roadtorescue
  • US$10,330
    raised of $13,000.00 goal goal
79% Funded
66 Donors

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My name is Hunter Lia and for the first time in never I’m asking for help. At 25 years old I am terminal, but I have never held my arms up and said I was willing to stop my fight. 5.5 years ago I became ill with a very rare neurological disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the most excruciating disease known to modern medicine. The road has been hard, but I am so terribly blessed to have such wonderful people and a wonderful service dog in my life who have helped carry me through the toughest of times.


This disease has consumed my entire body and caused me to reach end stage 4. CRPS didn’t stop there, it turned my body into melting pot of other diseases. It has paralyzed areas of my body such as my intestines, which are incapable of processing food (Gastroparesis), created a neuro-cardio disease, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardic Syndrome, a neuro-pulmonary disease, Respiratory Dystonia of the Chest Wall, Spinal Stenosis, and countless other conditions and diseases. It's even destroyed both the right and left side of my heart. Having every aspect of your body fail you is a tremendous burden for one to carry, especially when you're just 25. Most 25 year olds are able to go out at night, travel, make plans for the future...for me, just the thought of that takes up all my energy. I wear devices for low hearing and low vision, but outside of attempting to take my wheelchair and service dog everywhere, it’s difficult to make my life easier and manage with a disintegrating spine, excruciating pain, episodal paralysis and multiple other symptoms and challenges. With an altered vehicle I would be just as safe as any other driver on the road.


One reason I’ve struggled so much is that my vehicle is not accessible. I traded in a SUV for a minivan in the hopes I could outfit it to all my body’s needs. I never realized the costs would be over $46,000 to adapt the vehicle. I am getting state assistance, but the last 25% is my responsibility. With all the endless amount of medical expenses I’ve had to incur, I don’t have even a fraction of the money to pay the company responsible for outfitting the car. I need your help. I am trying to raise at least $13,000 to make my vehicle accessible. If I could do this, I would no longer have to worry I wouldn’t be able to keep my job and health insurance due to transportation challenges, worry about not having a vehicle in an emergency, reach doctors, specialists, treatments and hospitals in Philadelphia, and really just live life to the fullest. I know this economy is difficult, but every penny will help me reach my goal. And if that’s too difficult, passing this on would mean the world to me. Thank you for taking a moment to ready my story.

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  • John and Marla DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 08, 2013
$600.00
  • The DiForte Agency
  • Donated on Jan 08, 2013
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  • Christopher DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
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66 donors
  • John and Marla DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 08, 2013
$600.00
  • The DiForte Agency
  • Donated on Jan 08, 2013
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  • Christopher DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
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  • Mallory Diamond
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
  • Hunter, girl - Completely heartbroken to read your story. I hope you get the funding you need and then some! I will always remember bonding on our trip to Liverpool, and hanging out in Ginny's theatre class. You are so unique and strong and I wish you the absolute best. Feel free to call and chat anytime! 585-719-5131.

$50.00
  • mary, joe and kathy
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
$75.00
  • John DiForte Jr
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
$250.00
  • Vincent & John DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
$1000.00
  • Vincent & Brenda DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 07, 2013
  • You're a strong young lady. Keep your positive attitude. We hope this will get you a little closer to your goal. Warmest wishes, Vinny & Brenda

$200.00
  • DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 06, 2013
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  • Mary Grace DiForte
  • Donated on Jan 05, 2013
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US$10,330
raised of $13,000.00 goal
79% Funded
66 Donors

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities