The Courier of Montgomery County reports that the parents of 15-year-old Brodie Bell, Michael and Sarah, want to give their son as much of an independent life as possible. Brodie has Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
Nearing sixteen, Brodie will be a sophomore at Conroe High School. He hopes to get a job, learn to drive and help with cooking and doing the dishes at home.
The new Conroe nonprofit Honor Up is hosting a fundraiser to help the Bell family buy a motorized, standing-assist wheelchair. The fundraiser is scheduled for 5 PM Saturday at Honor Cafe at 103 North Thompson Street in Conroe. There will be a Cajun-style meal served. A live and silent auction will also be held. The wheelchair that will help Brodie costs $54,000.
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Chris Sadler owns the cafe, which is a veteran and military themed restaurant. Sadler organized the Honor-Up group with the aid of members of the community to offer support to veterans and their families. This weekend’s fundraiser is their first.
Brodie’s father Michael is a recruiter at Conroe’s U.S. Army Recruiting Station. The family lives in a rental home which keeps them from making any permanent adjustments. Brodie likes to cook, and the standing-assist wheelchair would give him better mobility in the kitchen and other situations. He also likes working with his parents in their business Rough and Ready Flags.
If you would like more information about the Honor Up group, visit their Facebook page.
