Chive Charities

Nia was born with Turner syndrome and has spent her life navigating spinal fusion surgery, daily hormone injections, and endless appointments.

Now preparing for college to study nursing, Nia was determined to hit the road.

For 17-year-old Nia, $1,200 didn’t just buy car parts—it bought her freedom. ➡️

📗 chivecharities.org/story/nia-t
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Jay-Z might be taking the halftime stage, but let's talk about the people who change the game without ever holding the mic. 🎤

Our community is full of them.

We're approaching $24 million in grant aid and 800 recipients. Our next stop is 1,000.

But we can't do it without you.

There's a difference between a little and a lot. It just depends on which side of the equation you're standing on.

We funded $1,200 for custom pedal extensions and a heel shelf from our partners at AMS Vans. It may be a small grant on paper, but to Nia, it’s absolute freedom.

For 17-year-old Nia, learning to drive wasn't just a rite of passage—it felt like an impossible hurdle. At 4'9", she couldn't safely reach standard gas and brake pedals without sitting dangerously close to the steering wheel.

📗 chivecharities.org/story/nia-t
💚 donate.chivecharities.org