SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Capital Region family was surprised on Christmas Eve with a $10,000 check to help buy handicap-accessible van. The check was presented by Yankee Trails with the help of Santa’s Magical Express.
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The check was given to 10-year-old Killian Polarolo, an East Greenbush student, and his mother, Chantel. Killian was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy at nine months old and relies on a motorized wheelchair. The family’s current vehicle is not handicap accessible.
The family also raised $12,000 toward buying an accessible van through their own fundraiser. The accessible van will allow Killian to safely enter and exit the vehicle by himself.
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