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7/6/10

Finding a new wheelchair for someone isn't as easy as you may think. Many hours go into getting the best chair to meet the medical and physical needs of each recipient. When it all comes together, we have the special opportunity of capturing the moment and sharing the story with the volunteers, donors, and supporters who make it all possible. David's story is just another example of how we are helping Move People Forward! 

In April we received an application for a power wheelchair from David who lives on the Eastside of Michigan. David was in need of a power wheelchair with some pretty advanced seating functions. As soon as we had all the necessary papers we went to work on a chair we thought would work best for David. We actually worked on  three different power wheelchairs before we settled on the chair that would provide the most support and comfort for David. As the final adjustments were made to the chair we contacted our friends at Wright and Filippis and arranged for the chair to be delivered to the facility where David lives. We were surprised when a few days later we heard the facility was not going to allow David to use the power wheelchair we worked so hard on getting for him. 

We continued working closely with Louie Escudero, David's physical therapist, as he and David’s family members explained the benefits this chair would give David. Thankfully, the facility agreed to let David use the chair and we received the following photo and letter of appreciation from Louie and David: 

Dear Liz & Matt, 

I am writing you on behalf of David, to give you a million thanks for the electric wheelchair that you gave us. It has given David a new lease on life as he is now able to be mobile and to attend to his daily activities. The first time he laid eyes on the wheelchair, he wanted to get on it! I finally persuaded him and his family that we needed the experts from Wright and Filippis to show us the many functions of this wheelchair. Thank you also for the instruction manuals that you gave us-it will be a big help. I am glad you were patient with us, for a while there i thought we might not be able to receive the wheelchair. I’m glad everything worked out. 

I’m sending you a picture of David in the wheelchair (with yours truly). I consider myself lucky to have been a part of this. Your organization has given me hope and fulfillment, of just  being able to make a difference in someone’s life. You are all saints and have a special place in heaven. 

Thank you! 

Sincerely, 

Louie Escudero, PT 

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