“Long before I had the privilege of spending my days just monkeying around, I first had to come to terms with and acclimate myself to my new life,” Travis recalled. “As I reflect on those darkest of days when I was first in the hospital and learned the extent of my injuries, I distinctly remember the day I first heard about Helping Hands. From that day forth, the program acted as a beacon of hope.”

“I find it amazing that people find it in their hearts to support a program that makes such an incredible difference in the lives of people like me. That there are people, like you, who want to help me realize my dream of living independently, without even knowing me. Because of Helping Hands, I am exactly where I want to be in my life, given the circumstances. It is a dream come true for me and I am eternally indebted to people like you who make this work possible. I wish to convey how deeply grateful I am for your generosity and thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart.”

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Watch Travis and Siggy together in the film Great Beginnings: