Eric LeGrand vividly recalls the day his life changed: Oct. 16, 2010. It was his junior year at Rutgers University, where he played defensive tackle for the football team. Like any other game day, Eric LeGrand got ready by putting on his football uniform, including his pads, helmet and No. 52 jersey, a jersey that is now retired by his alma mater.

What started as a normal game turned into a life-changing injury. LeGrand fractured his C3-C4 vertebrae and became paralyzed from the neck down.

"The doctors didn't think I would be able to make much out of my life," LeGrand said. According to LeGrand, doctors were unsure whether he would survive his injury, let alone breathe, eat solid food or walk on his own again.

LeGrand credits his ability to maintain a positive attitude while living with his disability to faith and hard work. Today, he is an accomplished entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. He keeps up with his busy lifestyle thanks to his power wheelchair and his BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica.

Gratitude for a Wheelchair Van

In his day-to-day life, LeGrand relies on his accessible vehicle for work, leisure and weekly errands.

"Getting my van was huge because I don't have to call for transportation everywhere. I'm not confined to my house," LeGrand said. "It's not easy for other people who don't have an accessible van for themselves. I never take stuff like that for granted."

LeGrand encourages those who are looking to purchase an accessible vehicle to consider the BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica.

"I would tell others to purchase a wheelchair van because it just allows you to feel like you're human," LeGrand said. "You're not held back from certain experiences, and you don't feel trapped inside. It gives the person who needs the vehicle so much more independence and the ability to go out and live your life."