A Family's Journey is a not for profit organization started to help the von Lahr family (residents of Elk Grove/Sacramento) to raise funds for recovery treatment and related expenses for a spinal cord injury.
Les von Lahr suffered a SCI in December 2011 and needs the occupational therapy and muscle stimulation therapy that will possibly help him walk again. He could benefit greatly from the treatment offered at Project Walk in Carlsbad, CA but it is very expensive and not covered by insurance. In addition, the disability insurance originally awarded to Les and his family will run out in just a couple months.
There are many things that can be done to help this family and others like them and unfortunately there is very little in the way of resources out there for SCI patients here locally. I founded this project to help gain awareness in the community and raise money to help the von Lahr's (and others in the future) because I feel this is a rising health concern and many people are falling through the cracks of the system. This is where we as a community can stand up and do something to help!
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SERVICES: building ramps, modifications in the home, physical therapy training and support, HHC @ Project Walk
VOLUNTEERS: for fundraising events
EQUIPMENT: FENS bike, Standing wheelchair, Lifts, U-Step or paraplegic type recumbent cycle, E-Volve glider, as well as a dependable vehicle (van) with hand controls
FISCAL SPONSOR/PARTNER: As we are not able to qualify for 501(c)3 non-profit status YET, we need to be able to work with a 501(c)3 to help us with the accounting part of our project and be able to use their non-profit status so that any donations made will be tax deductible for donors.
WAYS LOCAL BUSINESSES CAN HELP: There are many events that I have planned to raise money however we will need places to have them (ie. dining space for spaghetti feed - Parking lot or hall for craft bazaar, e-waste event, used book sales, etc - space for karaoke event and also for a music benefit... among others) In addition, any items that can donated for raffles - ingredients for spaghetti dinner, baked goods for sales - Items for crafting, etc)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Electronics, old computer equipment for e-waste event (recycling) - Used books - Donated items for rummage sales - Crafted items - Tables, chairs, canopies, etc for events
Anything that you possibly can give or do to help will be greatly appreciated... This is a worthy cause and a family very much in need and hopefully we can help them and then be able to go on to help other families in our community that are dealing with similar challenges. Also, as this is very new for me, I would be glad to have anybody with experience in this area to assist me in this effort! Please feel free to contact me at: Bren4Life@live.com Or call: (209)649-9803
The website I have created for this project is: www.afamilysjourney.com
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/afamilysjourney
on Twitter: www.twitter.com/AFamilyJourney
Thank you so very much and hope to be able to work with some of you very soon!
~ Bren