Hello, my name is Tyson Moore.

I am a recent amputee with a right leg above knee amputation. This was caused by a foot ulcer that got worse as well as complications from diabetes. It started as a foot ulcer that became infected and made me very sick to almost fatal. I was septic.

When I heard, I had to have an amputation, my life changed instantly. I never thought it would happen to me. With an amputation comes so much needed medical equipment that I was not prepared to purchase. I recently completed a consumer proposal and I’m starting to build up my credit again, but it took away all my savings. Searching for help on GoFundMe is nearly my last resort.

I am currently collecting employment insurance for sickleave, though I am currently working, I will still be off work for at least five more months. That’s assuming that I’ll be able to work when I come back, and that my employer can provide accommodations without undo hardship.

Because I am going to return to work when I’m able to, I will need a good quality prosthetic. These can be rather expensive.

The wheelchair that you see me in was a loaner that I’m required to give it back in a couple weeks. I will need to purchase a wheelchair. My apartment is very tiny. Due to the measurements need to be exact. My doors are narrow and I need an 18 x 18 to fit myself in (as I am a very big guy) with an overall width less than 25. To go along with the wheelchair. I require an amputee board as seen in the picture, a cushion for it, and a seat cushion. Also as mentioned my apartment isn’t really wheelchair accessible. There’s going to be other devices and mobility accessories that I will need to get around. Currently it’s hard for me to do stairs and I live on the second floor so I can’t leave this apartment without a chaperone. I live alone and have no other source of income besides my sick leave for employment insurance. I also have very limited assistance, though I do have a lot of people supporting me.

Also, I will be required to modify my car, which could be expensive. As I currently drive a standard I am absolutely certain I’ll need to trade it in for an automatic. My car is only a couple years old and I’m still making payments on it. chance’s of getting an even trade are slim as I may have to resort to a dealership as I am unable to put the effort into selling it due to mobility issues. Certain modifications can be expensive, depending on what I need.

I am looking at every subsidy available to me, including help from charities. Being confined to this apartment I am limited to only assistance that can deliver so food banks and things like that are out of the question for now. EI is really been helpful but after monthly bills, it’s barely enough to get by. My family has been helping me out with food from time to time, but I can only lean on them so much as they are not wealthy.

My estimated recovery time is a minimum of four months from now, but realistically that’s being optimistic.

The equipment and help that I need is essential. I am currently looking into charities and all other assistance that I can get. Being on unemployment Insurance I’m just barely making enough to get by so any little bit can help. My main priority is a wheelchair and the prosthetic. As I mentioned going to gofundme for assistance is a last resort for me. I am an independent person who’s always taking care of himself, but I couldn’t handle this. It takes a strong person to manage life as an amputee and I have up most respect for all that can do it. I’m not sure if I’m one of them yet. Since the day of the surgery, I’ve had seven falls, and that caused some damage to the stitches in my stump. Some mornings when I just wake up, for a split second, I forgot that my leg got amputated and then reality hits.

For those of my friends that have helped out thank you and for those that couldn’t help out but wish me well. Thank you too. Your well wishes and prayers go along way.

I would especially like to thank my brother Mike who’s been there to take me to appointments and drive me around. I wouldn’t have lasted this long without him.