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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for John Montuori, 31, who was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, a degenerative neuromuscular disorder. The progressive disease causes Montuori, who lives in Hillsdale, to use a wheelchair and his family provides 24-hour care for him.
According to Lisa Lippman, who organized the GoFundMe, Montuori's disorder has made it difficult for him to earn a living, when all he wants to do is support himself.
"His dream is to be able to...afford an accessible vehicle, a place of his own and the full-time care needed," Lippman wrote. "He’s working hard to achieve his dream of independence but the cost of accessible vehicles, housing, adaptive/medical equipment and care are outrageously expensive."
Lippman said any funds raised will go directly toward helping Montuori achieve his dream of autonomy. The campaign has set a goal of raising $75,000.
"He just wants to be able to live life on his own terms," Lippman said.
In his free time, Montuori is a comedy superfan and is known as being a computer whiz, especially with Photoshop.
To donate to the GoFundMe, click here.
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