| ID# 251354 |
Portland, OR | Submitted: 2013-04-07 |
Total Cost:
$763.00
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Progress: We've raised 100% of the cost of this application!
Testimonial
This person has left the following thank you note:
I am so grateful for the many people who have donated in order to help me purchase the sling to use with my Hoyer lift. With this apparatus I will be able to continue to live in my home. This sling will help me to stand from a seated position. Its use will prevent injury to my home care workers (and myself) as I attempt to transfer. The generosity of others (strangers to me) is a beautiful thing to be a part of. You can be assured that I will be passing this generosity forward in my life! In love and gratitude, Georgena
Adult With Fast Progressing MS Needs Accessibility Equipment Necessary To Remain In Home!
My Story:
My household includes two people, my care provider and myself. I was diagnosed with MS in 1997. It proved to be a fast progression and in three years I needed a wheelchair and a new career. I could no longer do my chosen profession as a self-employed cabinetmaker. Today, I have no use of my legs and have very limited arm movement and strength. My hands are in the shape of fists. I do have the use of my left thumb and with the help of technology, I am very active and doing what I can to help myself and others.
I need Modest Needs to help pay for a sit-to-stand sling for my Hoyer lift. Up to this point I have been able to use double grab bars to assist my home care worker went toileting. I no longer have the consistent strength for this. Due to the progressive nature of my multiple sclerosis, I occasionally need medical equipment that is not covered by insurance, as is the case now. I need this sling in order to continue living in my home and remain positive.
With the use of this sling and Hoyer lift, I will be able to stay in my home indefinitely, and you would be to thank!. As far as I can see into the future, this may be the last necessary item to meet my daily living needs. Thank you!
As of 2013-05-05, this application has been fully funded!
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This request for help was funded at the recommendation and through the support of Modest Needs' donors. |
Application Status Update: On 2013-05-14, Modest Needs sent payment via Check in the amount of $610.00 to ATG rehab on behalf of this deserving individual.
