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Benefit for Donna Bell – Quadriplegic 35 Years

Feb 26, 2015

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Donna Bell a native of Louisiana has been a Quadriplegic since 1979 at age 15. A benefit is being held on March 28th 2015 for Donna to raise money for a power wheelchair, lift and handicapped van.

Jambalaya Plates $6.00, Raffle Tickets $5.00, Poker Run, Robert TuTu, Live Auction,

Live Bands: The Side Effects, Kozmic Kowboyz, Peace Maker!

Location: Magnolia Sports Bar March 28, 2015 12:00 Until

6865 Magnolia Beach Rd, Denham Springs, LA

Raffle Tickets – $5.00. Purchase from Donna Bell, Kay Bell Scott, Melanie Gautreaux, Christie Gautreaux Dorsa, Trisha Wilson Babin, Jennifer Wilson Aucoin, Ed Gautreaux, Casey Simpson-Rogers McGee or email me at rodneywpike@gmail.com and I will forward the request.

You don’t have to be present to win!!!

You may also make online donations here: https://www.gofundme.com/25ncckzw.

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Freedom For Donna Bell

Jan 17, 2014

Donna was in a tragic car accident on June 28th 1979 leaving her a C-3 C-4 quadriplegic. She was only 15 at the time of the wreck which broke her neck leaving her unable to move from the shoulders down for the past 34 years. Doctors told her she would never walk again.

It wasn’t until age 21, six years after the accident that a talent emerged where there was once none. “Before the accident, I always wanted to draw but I couldn’t even trace well with my hands. This is a true gift.”, said Donna. She has had no formal art training yet now draws and crochets using only her mouth. Donna has a collection of her artwork on her Facebook fan page if you would like to see it.

Donna has never had a power wheelchair, nor a Custom Handicapped Van with a lift, required to transport a heavy chair like that in the 34 years since her accident. For 34 years, her family has had to lift her in and out of standard vehicles.

What now for Donna? In time with the spreading of her story and helping to raise awareness of not only her disability but many others, she will be in a new custom van and power wheelchair which will help her and her family tremendously.

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Donna Bell an Inspirational Story of a Very Special Artist

May 27, 2013

For those of you who do not know Donna Bell, you’re missing out. Donna was in a vehicle accident 34 years ago leaving her a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the shoulders down. Donna was 15 at the time of the accident and had never been very good at art. It would be another 7 years until she discovered she had a natural talent for drawing and crochet. Donna immediately became proficient with her art. She believes it is God sent as she never had the ability to draw with her hands. She now draws and crochets using only her mouth. Be sure and visit this link to learn more about this incredible lady: http://theadvocate.com/DonnaBell.

Donna and I have been virtual friends for over two years now having met on facebook. We’ve chatted off and on since that time. It wasn’t until very recently that I found that Donna had never had a power wheelchair or a suitable vehicle with a lift just to provide her basic needs and give her the ability to leave the house in the past 34 years. Donna and I finally met face to face about 3 weeks ago and have joined forces to get her a fundraiser in place with a goal of raising enough money to get her in that van. You may visit her fundraiser by clicking on the image below or following this link https://www.gofundme.com/25ncckzw. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and are fully tax deductible.