Short Summary
My name is Christopher Bales, I am a 29 year old paraplegic, with no feeling or movement below my chest due to a motorcycle accident 2 years ago. While my insurance covers my medicine and doctor visits it does not cover my medical equipment which is extremely expensive. I am in need of a standing frame to help me keep my ligaments and muscles stretched and loose. It also puts weight on my bones keeping their density up, which is essential for me to prevent bone breaks. I also am in need of a new toilet bench and shower bench. They need no explanation for their uses! ;)
What I Need
Standing frame
Toilet and shower bench
Wheel chair parts (Tires, rims, breaks, bag of missing screws!! ;))
The Impact
If I am able to reach my goal it will mean that I can use this standing frame every day, (opposed to twice a week) which will EXTREMELY improve; the ability for me to transfer and manage my legs, my overall flexibility and movement, my bone density and health, and lastly my general circulation. It will mean I can buy a new toilet seat and throw out the old one with duct tape holding together. It will provide a clean shower bench for me to sit on. It will buy new tires and tubes for my chair, I fear for a flat daily, and new breaks to replace the broken ones I currently use. I can't explain how much this will improve my daily life! This list is too long to start!
Challenges
I have tried for two years now to get the insurance to pay for my equipment but the sad thing is they do not consider any of these items a medical necessity...I guess I don't need to shower or poop! :) JK But seriously it is a joke. The other sad part is the suppliers of these companies charge way more than what the cost is to make these pieces of equipment because they know that most insurance companies do pay for them (just not mine!) So they charge top dollar. They also know that if the insurance doesn't pay for it you will because you have no choice! They really kick you when your down! I feel blessed to have my doctor bills paid for but there is still this giant void for adaptive equipment. I do not need very many modifications but the few I do are very imperative! This is where I need your help! If you can donate money in any amount I thank you, If not I completely understand and if anything I hope this fund raiser can shed light on this situation! You still can help if you can not donate by sharing this on your Facebook page or even by emailing this link( https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/i-need-a-sta... ) to any one who might be able to help! Even if you do not know me I ask that you please share this in hopes of reaching my donation goal! The more that see this the greater my chances of reaching my goal! If you decide to do neither, it's Ok were still friends! ;) I thank you for taking time to hear my story, Click the gallery button up top for more photos of me and the equipment I need ;)
Chris Bales
~ God Bless~