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Tess’s Journey: A Life of Strength, Independence, and the Gift of Mobility

Colorado Gives Day: Help Keep—and Others—Tess Moving Forward


At 16, Tess’s life changed in an instant when a car accident left her in a coma for nine months. 

When she woke up, nothing was the same. Recovery was slow, but Tess never gave up. With support from her family and the Center for People with Disabilities, she worked hard to reclaim her independence, earning a peer counseling certification and learning to navigate her new world. She began to rebuild. 

Then in 1987, she discovered Via Mobility Services and found a new level of independence.

With accessible rides, Tess gained the freedom to get to the gym, shop for herself, attend events, and stay connected. She’s even gone skydiving—four times!

“Via makes me accessible to everything I want to do,” she says. “The drivers are kind, professional, and selfless.”

Mobility is more than a ride. It’s freedom. It empowers people of all abilities to live with dignity and connection.

Your gift to Via Mobility Services ensures that older adults and people with disabilities can live independently, stay connected, and move with dignity.

This Colorado Gives Day, help keep our community moving.

Your gift to Via Mobility Services ensures that older adults and people with disabilities can live independently, stay connected, and move with dignity.

Give Today

Give today. Empower independence. Strengthen community.

 

Double Your Impact This Colorado Gives Day

This Colorado Gives Day, your gift to Via Mobility Services can go twice as far. Thanks to our generous 2025 Matching Gift sponsors, every donation is matched dollar for dollar—up to $59,000:

New Monthly Donors: Your first monthly gift can be matched up to $100 through the Colorado Gives Foundation. Every ride we provide helps someone stay independent, active, and connected to the people and places that matter most. Give today and make twice the difference in someone’s life.

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Thank you for helping keep our community moving this Colorado Gives Day!

About the Author

Esther Concha

Esther Concha is the Senior Communications and Development Specialist at Via Mobility Services, where she has dedicated over 20 years to advancing the organization’s mission through strategic storytelling, donor engagement, and community outreach. With a strong background in communications, development, and digital media, Esther plays a key role in shaping Via’s voice and vision—highlighting the impact of accessible transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need. Her work reflects a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and the belief that mobility is essential to independence and quality of life.

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Colorado Gives Day starts November 1—support Via Mobility Services and help keep our community moving!