Helping Hurricane Helene Survivors Get Back on the Road

Hi, my name is Chewbacca — and I’m on a secret mission to help people in my community after Hurricane Helene. I may be small, but I’ve got a big heart and a fast mind… kind of like a potato on wheels

When the hurricane hit Western North Carolina, everything changed. Our home was affected, our neighbors were hurting, and life got really hard for a lot of people. But instead of waiting around, we got to work — helping people however we could.

Now I want to do more.

I’m starting the Speedy Potato Fund to help families who lost their vehicles in the storm. Transportation is a huge need. Without a car, it’s hard to get to work, school, or even just buy groceries. I want to make sure people can move forward again.

What We’re Doing

Through this fundraiser, I’m raising money to:

Buy reliable used cars for families in need

Fix up donated vehicles to get them road-ready

❤️ Offer real transportation and hope to those hit hardest

Why “Speedy Potato”?

Because potatoes are tough, dependable, and full of energy (just like me). And also… let’s be honest, I probably look like a potato when I run. But a fast one. ‍♂️

How You Can Help:

Donate any amount – every “potato” helps!

Have a car to donate?

Please reach out to Rodney Cole at Pay It Forward Network:

www.payitforwardnetwork.org/donate

Make sure to mention “Speedy Potato” in the comment section!

The Goal

The mission: help 11 families get back on the road.

Whether we’re buying cars or fixing donated ones, every dollar helps someone rebuild.

Let’s drive hope forward — one potato at a time.

Thanks for being part of this mission.

– Chewbacca

(a.k.a. your friendly neighborhood Speedy Potato)

Here's the link to my interview with Rodney Cole from Pay It Forward Network.