TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 10-year-old girl living with a rare neuromuscular disease is experiencing newfound freedom thanks to community support that helped her family purchase a wheelchair-accessible van.

Alexia Jambor, who lives without the use of her arms or legs, can now travel more easily after a successful fundraising campaign raised more than $15,000 toward the purchase of a specialized van.

Watch the video report below: Community helps 10-year-old girl gain new freedom with wheelchair-accessible van

"I like to have the van because I travel a lot of places," Alexia said.

The new vehicle eliminates the challenging process her family previously faced when transporting her 400-pound specialized wheelchair.

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"We don't have to worry about oh, is it raining or snowing or do I

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