Below is a letter from Gloria Miller, Rob's mother:

Any family without an automobile in our city has a very tough time. Not having a wheelchair accessible van for Rob presented so many problems. Having the van adds a dimension that we desparately needed. It certainly provides tremendous advantages for Rob and those living with him and caring for him. Until you find yourself in a situation without it, you just can't appreciate how valuable a means of travel really is. The emotional stress of not having a way to transport your loved one really is hard. Rob and his family now has one less worry in their lives by having a wheelchair accessible van. Planning his trips outside the home has been simplified as well as more affordable. He has used the van for doctor visits, grocery store outings, travel for Thanksgiving dinner with family at Mom's house, trips to the barber shop, to the grocery store, and even out to eat. He will be using the van to travel to his physical therapy sessions each week at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta after the first of the year, as well as appointments with Social Security, and occupational rehabilitative meetings. We are expecting 2010 to be a year where Rob will be making much progress in a lot of areas in his life, and transportation will play a vital roll in helping him achieve many of the goals he is setting for the year. The family is thrilled with the van and the freedom it allows them to get Rob to all the places that are critical in nature, as well as having a means for the family to travel together on everyday, routine types of trips.

We really appreciate the contribution from the Alan T. Brown Foundation that helped us secure the wheelchair van. It already has helped expand the horizon for Rob and his family while they are living through this journey to recovery, and continues to help them transition into some of the more normal routines ---continually improving their quality of life. Again, thank you so much for your help, it has made such a difference in the lives of this family.

Gloria Miller

Rob Miller, wife Paula, and children,
Kaitlyn, Kylie and Andrew

Rob Miller is 37 years old, was injured in June 2009 and is a C-7 quadriplegic. A recently laid-off lumber salesman, Rob was doing odd-jobs to supplement his income, and removing a tree from a backyard, when he fell 25-30 feet.

Rob's wife Paula was critically injured in a horrible car accident a few years ago which killed their 12 year old daughter. They have 3 living children ages 4, 5, and 15.

Currently they are both unable to work, have no source of income, and limited health coverage.

Social security disability has been applied for, however, this family has been without any
source of funds since June 29, 2009, except for the county food program, which is very minimal. He is in an electric wheelchair, and has no means of transportation right now since it takes a wheelchair accessible van to accommodate
his needs.

*The Alan T Brown Foundation is a qualified organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).