[cyn]

YIKES! sorry for delay, I just saw the post in which you mentioned taking up a donation for a wheelchair -- and above this post, CindyDawg is asking about a billboard, which would also need $ donations.

I'm just skimming the thread, sorry if am restating. I like the idea of the wheelchair -- Terri's parents had offered to replace it (wish I knew what year) & Michael had refused. BUT if is done in today's climate, might it go differently? Good point, Republic!

Terri is not sick, she obviously needs to be out and about -- that's ordinary care! SHEESH!!

Also, I do have an idea for a fundraiser for the family, will try to get prelim info. needs imm work if is to be done.

I was wishing that photo of Terri & her mother was on a billboard when I was in the area -- worth a thousand words.

[CindyDawg]

I have a verbal list that I give to people when they ask me what to look for when choosing a nursing facility. I never thought I would need to but I just added "ask them if maintance is done and what would happen if their wc broke. Here, if someone needs a wc it is ordered and the resident/pt family pays it off as they can. "Everyone that wants to rolls" :')

[Diva Betsy Ross]

I am working on cindydawgs idea. I am waiting to hear from someone who might be able to help. IF you know of anyone else please let me know too! Thanks!

[pickyourpoison]

My aunt got a wheel chair and I believe she told me that Medicare paid for it but she did need a doctor's signature stating she needed it.
Also a close friend of mine contacted a local organization, I'm thinking it was the Lion's Club, anyway they loaned him a wheelchair, delivered it to his home and told him to keep it as long as he wanted it. That was two years ago and he's still using it.

[tutstar]

Joni Earickson Tada (sp) ministry gives out wheelchairs....many in other countries but she spoke out for Terri and bet she would be thrilled and blessed to be able to help with that, see if I can find the site.....