💛 Help Restore Mobility and Independence

A South Knoxville Mom Needs Your Help

Meet a 34-year-old mother of four amazing kids — ages 15, 14, 13, and 11.
She’s strong, kind, and determined. But living with severe POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and low ejection fraction makes walking or even standing extremely difficult.

Her manual wheelchair is breaking down. She can no longer drive.
She’s been fighting for disability approval for over a year, with no income and no way to get around safely.
What she needs most right now is an electric wheelchair — and a way to transport it — so she can regain her independence and be the mom her kids know and love.

💫 How You Can Help

Spark’s Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Program connects people with life-changing mobility devices and assistive technology when insurance and income fall short.

We’re launching this special community fundraiser to get this mom moving again — safely and independently.

We’re asking our community to help us find or fund:

♿ An electric wheelchair (portable or mid-size)
🚗 Wheelchair carrier, lift, or accessible transport equipment
💰 Funds to cover batteries, repairs, and delivery costs

Every contribution — whether it’s a donated chair, a few dollars, or simply sharing this post — brings her one step closer to freedom.

❤️ How to Donate

Equipment Donations:
Have gently used mobility gear like an electric wheelchair, vehicle lift, or ramp?
Contact Fernando at (865) 219-0130 x230 or fcalixto@sparktn.org to arrange pickup or drop-off.

All donations are tax-deductible through Spark, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving people with disabilities across East Tennessee.

Electric Mobility Fundraising