Ms. P

Dear LIFE staff,

Before I got the ramp, I couldn’t go outside, I couldn’t go to the grocery store, I couldn’t go to the library, I couldn’t go to church, I couldn’t go anywhere! I was totally housebound unless I paid someone to get me in and out of the house. I have 5 high, steep steps leading to my mobile home. I couldn’t get up the steps without help. My knees have no cartilage, so walking is extremely difficult and painful. I sometimes had to crawl up the steps. I couldn’t afford to pay for a ramp myself. My mobile home payments take half my check. I waited a little over a year for a ramp. Since I got my ramp, I can go outside in my wheelchair. I can get to my van and go to the library and to church. Life has improved a lot since I got the ramp. Sitting in the house all day is like being in prison. Now I can get in and out and enjoy the sun. I have a little Pomeranian who is paralyzed on one side. He uses the ramp too. He appreciates it as much as I do. He barks at anyone who tries to mess with it. Thank you for the ramp.

Sincerely,
Ms. P

Ms. S

Dear LIFE staff,

Before the ramp was built, there was just a sidewalk in its place. My daughter, B., had a seizure, fell, and bumped her head. But now that we have the ramp, it is safer for her to move around. She can hold on and not fall and hurt herself. It has been very helpful. B. enjoys being able to get out. Usually, she stays inside. It is so much easier for her to get out. For the first time, B. and her grandfather were able to have a weekend out together. Her grandfather is in a wheelchair, and prior to the ramp, he was unable to visit B. They like to sit out and watch the squirrels and the birds. We are having Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year here, and her grandfather can come out again to spend it with us. The ramp has benefited all of us. B. can get in and out safely without falling, and her granddad that is in a wheelchair can visit, and spend time with his grand daughter. On behalf of B., and our family, thanks for the ramp.

Sincerely
Ms. S