<div><strong>Supporting Sgt. Joseph Wells: Help Us Give Him Mobility and Relief</strong>
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<div>I never imagined having to write another one of these—but this one is for someone incredibly close to my heart: my brother, <strong>Joseph Wells.</strong>
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<div>On <strong>September 23, 2022</strong>, Joe was <strong>severely injured in the line of duty</strong>. He spent 15 days on maximum life support, and at one point, doctors even urged his wife, Cheridan, to consider comfort care. But Joe fought with everything he had.
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<div>Since then, <strong>he’s endured more than 20 surgeries</strong>, including a failed knee replacement that ultimately led to a <strong>leg amputation</strong>. He now has a prosthetic leg, but due to <strong>debilitating nerve damage</strong> throughout the lower half of his body, he can barely use it. He lives with constant, excruciating pain—and no clear end in sight.
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<div>Despite his selfless sacrifice, <strong>there hasn’t been qsubstantial support from the department or the larger community</strong> since the incident. Joe and his family have been through a long and arduous journey. While someone did donate a 3-wheel scooter to Joe, it wasn’t what he truly needed. It tipped over and wasn’t stable. He requires a scooter that can help him navigate his yard or climb hills, especially when no one is around to prevent it from tipping over on him.
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<div>This summer, Joe had planned a rare outing—a trip to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals play. However, when we attempted to rent a motorized scooter for the game, none were available. This realization made it evident that <strong>Joe needed a scooter of his own</strong>. The cost involved was <strong>around $5,000 for the scooter</strong> and an additional <strong>$1,000 for a carrier </strong>to haul behind his vehicle. This scooter will have better wheels and have four wheels. Unfortunately, the most suitable option for Joe is priced at $20,000. This one will have to suffice for now.
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<div>Joe would never ask for help. He’s always been someone who quietly endures, who'd be grateful just to make it out into his yard. But he deserves more than that. <strong>He deserves to move through life with dignity</strong>, not limited by pain or lack of resources.
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<div>I believe that if this had happened while he was with another department, the response might have been different. <strong>But we can still do right by him</strong>. Let’s show Joe that he’s not forgotten, that his service meant something, and <strong>that his community still stands with him.</strong>
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<div><strong>If you can give, thank you. If you can share, thank you. Every bit helps</strong>. Let’s rally together and support a brother in blue who gave everything for his community.
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