Help John Get A New Wheelchair
Donation protected
I would like you to introduce you to my dear friend & former classmate, John Sheckerd.
When John was born, he suffered a spinal cord injury that had left him partially disabled.
When he was younger, he was able to walk with the help crutches and/or a walker. He was able to drive, go to college, hold down a job, and be a productive member of society.
But his mobility began to diminish as he got older, and at age 24 he required surgery to release the pressure building on his spine. But it was only a temporary fix.
John was no longer able to drive or work and became permanently wheelchair bound, depending on others to feed, bathe, dress and care for him.
With money he had earned while working, he was able to purchase an electric scooter, which he could easily maneuver, retaining what little independence he had left.
But today, at age 50, John’s mobility has deteriorated to the point that he is having extreme difficulty using his scooter, and he needs a new one. But his insurance has denied it.
The type of wheels John requires would have to be custom made to meet his needs. It would be designed to fit his body, not only for comfort, but so his lifeless legs wouldn’t slip off and risk getting injured. It would also allow him to recline, and would raise him up so that he could sit at a table like a normal person. But most importantly, the joystick controller would allow John to maintain his mobility, giving him a better quality of life and help him keep the smidgen of independence he needs.
This type of chair runs about $15-$20,000 and on John’s meager disability income, he cannot afford it.
By nature, John is a giver not a taker. He would rather help others than to ask for help for himself. It was only with my persistent urging that he agreed to let me set up this fund for him. And only with the stipulation that if we were not able to reach at least ½ of the goal needed for the new chair, then he would do without and donate the money to spinal cord research.
ANY amount you can contribute, no matter how small, will help so much! And will be greatly appreciated! And if you can't donate thru GoFundMe, or prefer not to, please private message me and we can make other arrangements.
I would like to thank for you taking the time to read this and getting to know John. He truly is an amazing person, He never complains, and always remains positive. I am so blessed to call him friend!
Kerry Nechodom
When John was born, he suffered a spinal cord injury that had left him partially disabled.
When he was younger, he was able to walk with the help crutches and/or a walker. He was able to drive, go to college, hold down a job, and be a productive member of society.
But his mobility began to diminish as he got older, and at age 24 he required surgery to release the pressure building on his spine. But it was only a temporary fix.
John was no longer able to drive or work and became permanently wheelchair bound, depending on others to feed, bathe, dress and care for him.
With money he had earned while working, he was able to purchase an electric scooter, which he could easily maneuver, retaining what little independence he had left.
But today, at age 50, John’s mobility has deteriorated to the point that he is having extreme difficulty using his scooter, and he needs a new one. But his insurance has denied it.
The type of wheels John requires would have to be custom made to meet his needs. It would be designed to fit his body, not only for comfort, but so his lifeless legs wouldn’t slip off and risk getting injured. It would also allow him to recline, and would raise him up so that he could sit at a table like a normal person. But most importantly, the joystick controller would allow John to maintain his mobility, giving him a better quality of life and help him keep the smidgen of independence he needs.
This type of chair runs about $15-$20,000 and on John’s meager disability income, he cannot afford it.
By nature, John is a giver not a taker. He would rather help others than to ask for help for himself. It was only with my persistent urging that he agreed to let me set up this fund for him. And only with the stipulation that if we were not able to reach at least ½ of the goal needed for the new chair, then he would do without and donate the money to spinal cord research.
ANY amount you can contribute, no matter how small, will help so much! And will be greatly appreciated! And if you can't donate thru GoFundMe, or prefer not to, please private message me and we can make other arrangements.
I would like to thank for you taking the time to read this and getting to know John. He truly is an amazing person, He never complains, and always remains positive. I am so blessed to call him friend!
Kerry Nechodom
Organiser
Kerry Evans Nechodom
Organiser
Grover Beach, CA