Lyme warrior need money pay for power wheelchair
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Thank you for visiting and taking the time to read through my campaign. My name is Nic Turinski. I am 38 years-old and was born and raised in Pullman, Washington. I currently live in Eugene, Oregon.
As a child, I grew up playing sports and enjoying the outdoors. This was a constant in my life as I grew up and became an independent young adult. I loved being very active and movement was a huge part of my life and happiness. But, what I didn’t know was that in elementary school I had contracted a disease that would take all of that away from me over time. It lay almost completely dormant for many years. At the age of 18 I started exhibiting symptoms that came on slowly. But, eventually, I got to the point where I couldn’t even get off of my couch. The doctors had no idea what was going on with me. I knew something was severely wrong, but due to the rarity of the disease I was suffering from, the doctors misdiagnosed it as a “lower leg discrepancy.” What that meant was that the treatment which could have prevented my disease from escalating was not applied to my recovery timely enough and the window in which I could stop the disease was missed. Since then (unfortunately, far too late in the game) I have been professionally and officially diagnosed with Lyme disease. I am now working through different treatments, but it is complicated to say the least and an uphill battle to put it optimistically.
Because of the Lyme disease, many of my physical capabilities have left me. I went from being a healthy, active 18 year-old (I was constantly outside and playing sports) to having most of my mobility slowly erode and eventually almost completely abandon me. For a while, I was at least able to exercise in the pool, which was great because it also offered some pain relief. But for the past 2 years, I spend 99% of my waking hours lying on my back. Rolling over is very difficult. Walking with walking sticks is almost too much to bear, so I really don’t do it at all anymore unless it is absolutely necessary. My new reality is that the most movement I can muster every day is to sit on the edge of my bed for a few minutes. Even this is very painful, draining and takes an enormous amount of energy. I’d encourage you to look at the video below to get a sense of what it takes for me to move my body.
https://youtu.be/gOlHCNDblks
I try to stay positive and feel I do a pretty good job of doing so given the circumstances. Even watching T.V., writing, sketching or listening to too much audio is difficult anymore, but I make an effort to be creative and seek ways to add meaning and content to my days. Although it is difficult, I keep trying because that’s really all I can do.
There has been a ray of hope in my life, though. Recently, I was presented with an opportunity. I was shown a motorized wheel chair (see video) that would allow me to not only move around my apartment, but also to move my body in ways I haven’t been able in years. About a month ago, I took it for a test drive and saw my living room for the first time since the day I moved in. I knew I had to have it and, after careful consideration, I made the commitment to purchase the chair on credit.
Unless you’ve been bedridden it is hard to describe the amount of joy that comes from a being able to move around your apartment. While it doesn’t sound like much to most people, I’m sure you can imagine how great it feels to someone like me. It’s the most freedom I’ve felt in half of a decade. Spending time in that chair allows me to stretch in amazing ways and for blood to properly circulate through my body, which is so vital to my health at this point. I am so grateful for modern technology and what this chair is doing for the quality of my life.
But, of course, I still need to pay for it. It goes without saying, I haven’t been able to do any type of work in years. I just don’t have the capacity anymore. Therefore, money is tough to come by. This is why I am asking for your help.
Prior to buying the equipment, I searched and worked hard to receive a very good deal on the chair. What sells for $40,000 brand new, I was able to purchase at a fraction of the cost (the chair was only used for one year by the previous owner). Even still, I need your help coming up with the money to keep this amazing piece of equipment in my possession.
I have no expectations from anyone and am grateful for any amount you feel you can give. I understand these are trying times for all of us. If nothing else, I hope my story will help you deal with the difficulty of being stuck in your home over the coming weeks. If you are able to give in any way I will be grateful. Rest assured, your money will be bringing an inexpressible amount of joy to my life.
I sincerely appreciate the time you’ve taken to read my story. I am also grateful for any prayers, thoughts or well wishes. I wish you the best.
Thank you for visiting and taking the time to read through my campaign. My name is Nic Turinski. I am 38 years-old and was born and raised in Pullman, Washington. I currently live in Eugene, Oregon.
As a child, I grew up playing sports and enjoying the outdoors. This was a constant in my life as I grew up and became an independent young adult. I loved being very active and movement was a huge part of my life and happiness. But, what I didn’t know was that in elementary school I had contracted a disease that would take all of that away from me over time. It lay almost completely dormant for many years. At the age of 18 I started exhibiting symptoms that came on slowly. But, eventually, I got to the point where I couldn’t even get off of my couch. The doctors had no idea what was going on with me. I knew something was severely wrong, but due to the rarity of the disease I was suffering from, the doctors misdiagnosed it as a “lower leg discrepancy.” What that meant was that the treatment which could have prevented my disease from escalating was not applied to my recovery timely enough and the window in which I could stop the disease was missed. Since then (unfortunately, far too late in the game) I have been professionally and officially diagnosed with Lyme disease. I am now working through different treatments, but it is complicated to say the least and an uphill battle to put it optimistically.
Because of the Lyme disease, many of my physical capabilities have left me. I went from being a healthy, active 18 year-old (I was constantly outside and playing sports) to having most of my mobility slowly erode and eventually almost completely abandon me. For a while, I was at least able to exercise in the pool, which was great because it also offered some pain relief. But for the past 2 years, I spend 99% of my waking hours lying on my back. Rolling over is very difficult. Walking with walking sticks is almost too much to bear, so I really don’t do it at all anymore unless it is absolutely necessary. My new reality is that the most movement I can muster every day is to sit on the edge of my bed for a few minutes. Even this is very painful, draining and takes an enormous amount of energy. I’d encourage you to look at the video below to get a sense of what it takes for me to move my body.
https://youtu.be/gOlHCNDblks
I try to stay positive and feel I do a pretty good job of doing so given the circumstances. Even watching T.V., writing, sketching or listening to too much audio is difficult anymore, but I make an effort to be creative and seek ways to add meaning and content to my days. Although it is difficult, I keep trying because that’s really all I can do.
There has been a ray of hope in my life, though. Recently, I was presented with an opportunity. I was shown a motorized wheel chair (see video) that would allow me to not only move around my apartment, but also to move my body in ways I haven’t been able in years. About a month ago, I took it for a test drive and saw my living room for the first time since the day I moved in. I knew I had to have it and, after careful consideration, I made the commitment to purchase the chair on credit.
Unless you’ve been bedridden it is hard to describe the amount of joy that comes from a being able to move around your apartment. While it doesn’t sound like much to most people, I’m sure you can imagine how great it feels to someone like me. It’s the most freedom I’ve felt in half of a decade. Spending time in that chair allows me to stretch in amazing ways and for blood to properly circulate through my body, which is so vital to my health at this point. I am so grateful for modern technology and what this chair is doing for the quality of my life.
But, of course, I still need to pay for it. It goes without saying, I haven’t been able to do any type of work in years. I just don’t have the capacity anymore. Therefore, money is tough to come by. This is why I am asking for your help.
Prior to buying the equipment, I searched and worked hard to receive a very good deal on the chair. What sells for $40,000 brand new, I was able to purchase at a fraction of the cost (the chair was only used for one year by the previous owner). Even still, I need your help coming up with the money to keep this amazing piece of equipment in my possession.
I have no expectations from anyone and am grateful for any amount you feel you can give. I understand these are trying times for all of us. If nothing else, I hope my story will help you deal with the difficulty of being stuck in your home over the coming weeks. If you are able to give in any way I will be grateful. Rest assured, your money will be bringing an inexpressible amount of joy to my life.
I sincerely appreciate the time you’ve taken to read my story. I am also grateful for any prayers, thoughts or well wishes. I wish you the best.
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Nicolas Turinski
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Eugene, OR
