4/18/13 - A South Lyon girl who has been named a local hero is featured in an online contest as part of National Mobility Awareness Month and in the running to win a wheelchair accessible van. The month aims to show the world how people with disabilities can live active, mobile lifestyles and overcome challenges. Breanna Strange of South Lyon is one local hero featured in an online contest in which the public is encouraged to vote the person they feel most deserves to win a custom wheelchair accessible vehicle. Breanna suffers from a rare disease called Dystonia, which is a neurological movement disorder. Her family says itâs been a long and difficult road, and there is no cure for her disease but hope and faith gets them through. Her parents say both Breanna and her wheelchair have become too heavy to lift into their vehicle but with the amount of money that goes toward the expenses associated with Breannaâs care, theyâre unable to afford a new vehicle. The family says the new van would go a long way to reduce the stress on their situation, both physical and monetarily, and ask that the community support Breanna and vote for her online. A link is posted below. (JM)
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