Testimonials: 743 Clients Were Helped in 2023!

Doyle, age 33, has a compressed spinal cord causing pain and paralysis.  His therapist applied for financial assistance with his copay for the custom wheelchair.  NAF was able to provide the needed funds.

Brandon, age 37, was injured due to a gun shot wound in his lower back.  His case worker applied for a manual wheelchair.  NAF was happy to provided the chair to give him some independence and freedom.

Jhonatan, age 30, has complete quadriplegia due to a gun shot wound.  His case worker applied for financial assistance to purchase his custom manual wheelchair. NAF was glad to provide the funds.

Korieuna, age 18, has a traumatic injury due to a gun shot wound.  She has no insurance.  Her case manager applied to NAF for hygiene equipment and incontinence supplies.

John, age 39, is tetraparetic due to a new diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome.  He was not able to work and needed assistance with insurance premiums.  His social worker applied to NAF for financial assistance on the premiums.

Gerardo, age 37, was injured due to a motor vehicle accident.  He needed an adapted vehicle to get to work and appointments.  NAF was happy to assist with his down payment.

Wayne, age 71, was injured due to a motor vehicle accident.  His insurance denied hygiene items needed to improve his quality of life.NAF was happy to provide.

Landon, age 5, has severe scoliosis.  His doctor applied to NAF for a P-Pod chair which is a specialized seating experience for infants, children and young adults who require postural support at home, school, or clinic.

Kerby, age 8, has severe scoliosis.  Her doctor applied to NAF for a medical car seat as this is not covered by insurance.

Derrick, age 25, has transverse myelitis resulting in tetraplegia.  Mother is the sole caregiver.  His therapists requested electric upgrades to his hospital bed and lift.

Hazel, age 15, had a motor vehicle accident resulting in a spinal cord injury.  NAF provided a wheelchair that can relieve pressure and tilt positioning.

Brodee, age 3, has neuromuscular scoliosis.  He wakes up in the middle of the night and wanders.  His doctor requested a safety sleeper to keep him from getting hurt or leaving the house.

Hernan, age 4, was born with spina bifida with a 59 degree lumbar scoliosis curve.  His therapist requested the Special Tomato Hi-Low MPS Seating System. This chair provides versatility and means less transfers in and out of equipment. More time can be spent learning in the classroom or having fun at home.Hernan can be pulled up to a table for mealtimes or to do classwork.

Raul, age 51, has a spine fracture.  His therapist applied for a transfer commode - shower chair that could be navigated through his narrow bathroom.

Marcos, age 16, was born with spina bifida.  He has no insurance and lost Medicaid benefits.  NAF provided his needed catheters and repairs to his manual wheelchair.

Jerry, age 68, is a tetraplegia due to a cervical spine surgery.  He relies on Medicaid caregivers that are often unavailable.  His therapist requested a fully electric hospital bed, standing frame, and platform commode.  These items give him freedom and improve his quality of life especially when caregivers are not available.

Leilani, age 4, has gene mutation and scoliosis causing increased number of falls.  Her therapist requested a bath chair with harness to keep her safe while bathing and fun water play.

Elizabeth, age 39, has spastic tetraparesis due to a spinal infarction.  She needed a rolling shower commode chair that insurance denied.  Her social worker applied to NAF to provide for Elizabeth.

Jose, age 25, has traumatic paraplegia due to gun shot wounds.  His social worker requested a manual wheelchair for mobility and catheter supplies.  NAF provided both to assist Jose to be more independent.

Ryan, age 43, has severe central canal stenosis.  He needed a manual wheelchair, and insurance recently purchased a power wheelchair.  His social worker requested a manual wheelchair for Ryan which is lighter and easier to transport.

Brandon, age 40, has a traumatic spinal cord injury due to a motor vehicle accident.  He needed repairs to his power wheelchair to make it reliable for use outside his home.  His case worker applied to NAF for funds to repair the wheelchair.  NAF worked with our partners to complete the needed repairs.

Bentley, age 2, was born with a chromosomal disorder where only half of his bones were formed.  His doctor applied for a seating system to allow him to explore his environment and learn mobility.  NAF was able to provide the system requested.

Deisi, age 16, has severe scoliosis with increasing pain.  Her therapist applied for an activity chair which is an item insurance does not provide.  This chair allows Deisi the ability to participate in age-appropriate sitting activities which increased self-confidence.

Phyllis, age 72, fell out of her wheelchair and injured her spinal cord.  Her therapist applied for assistance with Phyllis' copay to install a seat elevator on the power wheelchair.  This allows her to get eye level and reach heights that give Phyllis better access to countertops, cabinets and cooking surfaces.

Roselyn, age 2, has tethered spinal cord syndrome.  She needed a Rifton bath chair with tub stand since insurance denied it as an exclusion to their plan.  Her doctor applied to NAF, and we were happy to provide this bath chair.

Jeremiah, age 12, was born with tetraplegia cerebral palsy and severe scoliosis.  Jeremiah and his mom lives in a home with stairs.  It's difficult to move Jeremiah up and down the stairs as he gets older.  NAF purchased a mobile stair lift to help mom get him to bed and to his daily activities.

Norah, age 2, has neuromuscular scoliosis due to genetic epilepsy.  Norah's insurance repeatedly denied her bath seat.  Her doctor requested a bath seat from NAF.  We were happy to provide this for fun and safe bath times.

Jaynice - age 67, has traumatic tetraplegia due to a fall. Her case manager contacted NAF for a tilt rolling shower/commode chair that insurance denied as nonessential.  NAF feels hygiene products are essential to her quality of life.

River - age 4, has neuromuscular scoliosis due to cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Mom requested a special tomato seat so she can put it in her wagon to transport River to the hospital and community events. He has a custom wheelchair but is often uncomfortable in it for longer periods of time. A wagon also allows mom to bring all of his necessary medical supplies.

James, age 53, damaged his spinal cord in a motorcycle accident. He needed a new shower chair, but insurance denied the purchase. His therapist applied to NAF for replacement. We believe showering is essential to the quality of life.

Grady, age 4, has Pallister-Killian Syndrome and scoliosis. He cannot fit commercial car seats and require a medical car seat. NAF was happy to provide the car seat to keep him safe while traveling to his multitude of appointments.

Kevin, age 15, was referred to NAF after he had surgery on a spinal cord tumor at a local children's hospital. Feeling in his lower body did not come back post-surgery and his therapist requested assistance with rehab for him. NAF was happy to provide rehab assistance and we are hoping Kevin continues to make progress.

Roman, age 14, developed transverse myelitis which is an inflammation of part of the spinal cord. His insurance denied some new braces to help him regain his range of motion and mobility in his arms. NAF was able to purchase a wrist extension Dynasplint.

Dailon is 18 years-old and a victim of a violent gun shot. He needed help with mobility equipment and catheters. NAF was happy to help him with a custom power chair, rentals for a lift and hospital bed, as well as providing catheter supplies until he gets state assistance. Thanks to your help, NAF could provide.

Kevin, age 60, has paraplegia due to a metastatic tumor. His insurance did not consider bathing a medical necessity. We were happy to provide shower chair improve Kevin's quality of life.

Augustus, age 2, has spastic quadriplegia. His doctor requested an activity seat from NAF after insurance denied doctor's order, even after appeal. Special Tomato cushions are formulated from a proprietary blend resulting in a soft, durable, latex-free material. This waterproof yet breathable material provides support and comfort and is formulated to allow children to sit comfortably for longer periods.

Iveth, age 16, has spina bifida and is on a waitlist for government assistance. During this waiting period, her social worker requested basic essentials - diapers. NAF happily provides assistance to keep Iveth supplied while she's waitlisted.

Beau is 2 years-old born with an abnormal spine development. He needed a bathing system which was not considered essential by insurance. NAF was happy to provide a Splashy to make bathing safer and more fun for Beau.

Alison, age 8, has neuromuscular scoliosis due to an inoperable, untreatable brain tumor. Due to her progressively worsening neuro-cognitive status, Alison is now unable to walk independently. NAF provided a custom tilt-in-space wheelchair because insurance has repeatedly denied her doctor' order for wheelchair.

Ximena, age 2, has spastic diplegia due to genetic mutation. She's becoming more mobile, and needs something to learn to walk. Her doctor requested a gait trainer, but insurance denied the order because they provided a stander last year. Children's bodies and abilities change quicker than insurance's standard of care.

William is 61 years-old who recently suffered a stroke reducing his mobility more with his pre-existing spinal cord injury. He can no longer hold himself upright. We provided a rolling shower chair to assist with his hygiene routine. Shower chairs are considered non-essential equipment by insurance.

Brinda, age 10, is living with neuromuscular scoliosis. Her social worker requested that NAF provide a bathing chair. Her insurance denied this as they considered this a "luxury item".

Sabrina, age 54, sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle crash. Her case manager reached out to NAF to fund Sabrina's oral surgery to remove a broken tooth.

Jacoby, age 11, is living with severe neuromuscular scoliosis. His physician requested that NAF provide a P-Pod positioning chair. The P-Pod is an alternative seating device for the home that provides all the clinical benefits Jacoby needs while allowing him to actively participate with his family. The P-Pod has a bean-bag like design that provides positional support and comfort. NAF was eager to provide the seating system to benefit Jacoby.

Isidro, age 39, sustained a spinal cord injury living with paraplegia. His case manager reached out to NAF to provide a new manual wheelchair. NAF was honored to assist with repairs to get Isidro moving again.

Evelyn, age 14, has a genetic disorder that is causing a degenerative decline in muscle strength. Her physician said she needed a Bi-Pap machine for her health and when her family couldn't afford to purchase it, NAF happily stepped in to assist.

Heidi, age 45, was injured on a trampoline and is now living with a C5 spinal cord injury. Heidi's insurance is paying for some medical equipment for her but they will not pay for bathroom equipment as they deem it "unnecessary". Heidi's case manager reached out to NAF to get he the items she needed to be self-sufficient and we provided them before she was discharged from rehab.

Cynthia - age 21, sustained a T2 spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident in April. Her insurance would not pay for any medical equipment to help her shower/bathe as they don't consider it a "medical necessity". Her case manager reached out to NAF to ask for a specific padded shower chair which Cynthia desperately needed. NAF provided a RAZ JAZ Self-Propelling shower chair per her therapists specifications. Although Cynthia's insurance company feels this is not a necessity, we definitely do!

Javier, age 19, sustained a spinal cord injury due to a gun shot wound. His case manager reached out to NAF to provide a power wheelchair and medical supplies. NAF was honored to provide the necessary monthly medical supplies and a power wheelchair.

Raul, age 34, had an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. His therapist applied to NAF for a standing frame to assist him with sit to stand transfers/ A standing frame helps patients maintain a standing position in a safe, supportive environment while performing functional activities. They are recommended for various reasons, including to: Encourage hip development and improve hip stability; Maintain a straight and symmetrical posture; Prevent contractures of the hip, knee and ankle; Promote health by reducing sedentary behaviors; Increase a person’s metabolic rate, Improve bone strength, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and bowel function, and general well-being; Support face-to-face social interaction with peers by supporting a person’s upright position.

Brandon, age 26, sustained a C4 spinal cord injury after a diving accident. His case manager requested that NAF provide a specialized shower chair which his insurance refused to purchase as they considered it "non-essential". Here at NAF we do consider bathing to be an essential daily necessity and were happy to provide a RAZ ($2,000 - $5,000).

Iliana, age 8, is living with neuromuscular scoliosis and respiratory failure. Her physician requested that NAF provide her with a Sleep Safe bed and we were happy to provide one. A Sleep Safe bed ($6,000 - $10,000) is considered durable medical equipment and is specially designed in cooperation with therapists and other caregiving professionals for children with Special Needs, particularly those with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Haden, age 15, was referred to NAF after he had surgery on a spinal cord tumor at a local children's hospital. Feeling in his lower body did not come back post-surgery and his therapist requested assistance with rehab for him. NAF was happy to provide rehab assistance and we are hoping Haden continues to make progress.

Ivan, age 19, sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle crash and is now living with paraplegia. Ivan is in the military but won't receive VA benefits until he is discharged in nine months. His case manager reached out to NAF to provide bathroom equipment and medical supplies for Ivan so he can use the bathroom independently. NAF was honored to provided several pieces of equipment for his bathroom and necessary monthly medical supplies.

Lucas, age 21, sustained a C2 spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle crash and is now living with tetraplegia. Lucas is insured by his insurance will not pay for an attendant propelled rolling shower chair with tilt. NAF was happy to provide what he needed so his caretaker can bath him in the shower.

Evelyn, age 35, is paralyzed from a spinal cord tumor. Her social worker requested that NAF provide vital equipment for Evelyn to remain independent. She was given a manual wheelchair, walker, transfer board and bathroom equipment.

NAF was able to provide a physician requested Splashy bath seat and a GoTo Activity Seat for Maximus, age 5. Items such as the Splashy and GoTo Activity seat are lightweight, portable and provide postural support to make daily tasks easier. With these items, kids don't need to miss out. These items provide independence that lets kids see the world from a new perspective and feel they're at the heart of the action.

"I just want to thank you for providing the funding to have my van converted to where I can drive it. It has been such a blessing to be able to have the independence again to drive myself around. I can't express or even begin to tell you how this has helped my life in these last two weeks. You and NAF have really blessed my life. Thank you so much." ~Natasha - Arlington, TX - paralyzed after back surgery

Thomas, age 1, is living with neuromuscular scoliosis and his physician requested that NAF purchase him a Splashy bath seat to use at home and at the waterpark. With the new Splashy, Thomas can bath safely at home and enjoy the kids area at the waterpark during these hot summer days.

Wyatt, age 18, is living with neuromuscular scoliosis. His physician requested that NAF provide a P-Pod positioning chair. The P-Pod is an alternative seating device for the home that provides all the clinical benefits Wyatt needs while allowing him to actively participate with his family. The P-Pod has a bean-bag like design that provides positional support and comfort. NAF was eager to provide the seating system to benefit Wyatt.

Ivan, age 19, sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle crash and is now living with paraplegia. Ivan is in the military but won't receive VA benefits until he is discharged in nine months. His case manager reached out to NAF to provide bathroom equipment and medical supplies for Ivan so he can use the bathroom independently. NAF was honored to provided several pieces of equipment for his bathroom and necessary monthly medical supplies.

Lucas, age 21, sustained a C2 spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle crash and is now living with tetraplegia. Lucas is insured by his insurance will not pay for an attendant propelled rolling shower chair with tilt. NAF was happy to provide what he needed so his caretaker can bath him in the shower.

Evelyn, age 35, is paralyzed from a spinal cord tumor. Her social worker requested that NAF provide vital equipment for Evelyn to remain independent. She was given a manual wheelchair, walker, transfer board and bathroom equipment.

NAF was able to provide a physician requested Splashy bath seat and a GoTo Activity Seat for Maximus, age 5. Items such as the Splashy and GoTo Activity seat are lightweight, portable and provide postural support to make daily tasks easier. With these items, kids don't need to miss out. These items provide independence that lets kids see the world from a new perspective and feel they're at the heart of the action.

"I just want to thank you for providing the funding to have my van converted to where I can drive it. It has been such a blessing to be able to have the independence again to drive myself around. I can't express or even begin to tell you how this has helped my life in these last two weeks. You and NAF have really blessed my life. Thank you so much." ~Natasha - Arlington, TX - paralyzed after back surgery

Thomas, age 1, is living with neuromuscular scoliosis and his physician requested that NAF purchase him a Splashy bath seat to use at home and at the waterpark. With the new Splashy, Thomas can bath safely at home and enjoy the kids area at the waterpark during these hot summer days.

Wyatt, age 18, is living with neuromuscular scoliosis. His physician requested that NAF provide a P-Pod positioning chair. The P-Pod is an alternative seating device for the home that provides all the clinical benefits Wyatt needs while allowing him to actively participate with his family. The P-Pod has a bean-bag like design that provides positional support and comfort. NAF was eager to provide the seating system to benefit Wyatt.

Christian, age 23, sustained a spinal cord injury to his T8 vertebrae from a gunshot wound. He was insured but his insurance policy doesn't pay for any durable medical equipment. His case manager reached out to NAF to request assistance with his mobility equipment when he went home from the hospital. NAF was happy to purchase his manual wheelchair, transfer bench and drop-arm commode so that Christian would be able to be independent in his home.

Ava, 3-years old, can't use regular seating systems because of her neurogenic scoliosis. NAF purchased a Special Tomato Soft-Touch chair requested by her doctor.

"Thank you seems so inadequate for what I feel! The standing frame is magnificent and far exceeded my hopes and dreams. I can actually get into it by myself and I never thought that would be possible.
Many, many thanks to the foundation for making this possible".

"My thanks to the Neuro Assistance Foundation for your generous contribution of a scooter and wheelchair for our patient.
I am so proud and grateful that the founders of First Baptist Medical Center and the contributions of your wonderful foundation have made it possible for this young woman from so far away to come to Dallas and receive the life-saving care and support she so desperately needed."

"Thank you for all that you have done for my family. The lift has been a life changing addition to our daily routine and could not have come at a better time now that we are expecting our first child, a little girl, in February. The lift has allowed my wife to remove the strain and stress of transferring me from my wheelchair manually and has benefited us greatly during the pregnancy. I could not be happier with the result and truly appreciate all that you do. Thank you!"

"As a recipient of home modifications from Neuro Assistance Foundation, I want to express my heart-felt appreciation to NAF for your wonderful support! Your grant has my residence much more ‘spinal cord injury’ friendly! Wishing you and the Foundation a blessed 2020!"

Kimberly, age 54, living with quadriplegia due to a car accident."To Neuro Assistance Foundation,I want to thank you for the wheelchair you have lent me and tell you how it has impacted me.It enabled me to go to the therapy room and get PT & OT that I would not have had if I had been bed bound. It enabled me to interact with other patients which was very healing. I learned a card game from a gentleman that was fun. He would ask the therapists if I was coming to therapy that day. The therapy room has lots of windows and light which was a tremendous pick me up.The chair gave me independence. I was able to go outside and enjoy the courtyard and the fresh air. And the wheelchair gave me the privilege of eating my meals up in a chair. Thank you very much for what you have done for me!"

Adrienne, age 23. Adrienne is living with quadriplegia. "Thanks a million for the standing frame! My family has been praying God would provide one for us since February! Answered prayer indeed. I appreciate Neuro Assistance Foundation more than I can explain!"

Eric was injured in 2013 in a car accident and is living with a C7 spinal cord injury. Eric had asked NAF to help him get a standing frame to improve his health. It was delivered to him today!

Randy was the recipient of one of our loaner power chairs while he was waiting for his permanent chair to be delivered. Randy is paralyzed at the T5 level due to an epidural abscess.
NAF provided the specialized chair to Randy in June of last year. His permanent chair arrived this March!! Without NAF, Randy would have been bedridden for all those months.

As a result of your many generous donations, NAF was able to provide a new wheelchair to Aracely, age 39. Aracely sustained a spinal cord injury in 2004 in a car accident and is living with paraplegia. Sadly, Aracely's wheelchair was recently stolen and she came to NAF for help. We were very honored to get her rolling again!

"After 2 months we are finally BACK IN ACTION!!!! Thank you United Access for doing all the conversions. BIG BIG Thanks to the VA and The Neuro Assistance Foundation for the funding of our van conversions. This wouldn't be possible without your support. Watch out y'all...here we come!"

John, 56, has been living with quadriplegia since 1981 when he sustained a C-5 spinal cord injury in a car accident. John worked as a systems analyst for 25 years but is now retired and has been having numerous problems with pressure sores. After several surgeries in the past year, his doctor ordered a specialized cushion, however, the cushion is not covered by Medicare and John couldn't afford it. John's social worker at the hospital reached out to NAF and we were happy to provide the ROHO pressure reducing cushion.

Hank, 30, is a husband and father of 2, ages 6 & 3. In July of this year, Hank's truck rolled over when he tried to avoid a car pulling out in front of him. He received a T-9 spinal cord injury in the accident and is now living with paraplegia. Hank's wife, Laura, reached out to NAF for help getting medical supplies and equipment for his home to give him independence. We helped with catheters, a sliding board and a bed trapeze to help Hank get himself dressed and in/out of bed.

Winona is living with familial spastic paraplegia. She came to NAF asking for assistance with therapy since her insurance won't pay for it. We were happy to help and gave her 3 months of intensive therapy at REACT in Addison. Her therapists will work on her mobility and core strength.

She's 16 and recently had scoliosis surgery and her spine has been fused. We're so happy to let you know that Logan has joined our family and NAF will be sending her to 3 months of intensive rehab at REACT in Addison. This rehab is not covered by her insurance but it's going to help her so much! We're with you 100%, Logan!

Brandi, age 21, was born with spina bifida. NAF was able to help her by providing strength and conditioning training with two great groups, Special Strong ( www.specialstrong.com) and Powered to Move ( www.poweredtomove.org).  Brandi is working hard and building her strength. She has increased cardio function and has gone from lifting 25 to 40lbs. Building her upper body strength will not only help her maintain independence as she ages but will also help her as she begins working towards track and field competitions.

Tony, age 55, is living with paraplegia due to a spinal infection and nerve damage. NAF was contacted to help him get back into his home which had quite a few steps in front. We were happy to build a ramp for Tony so he could get into his home when he was discharged from Baylor Institute for Rehab.

Juan, age 49, fell while working on a roof and sustained a spinal cord injury which paralyzed him from the neck down. Juan's family only had a manual wheelchair and no way to get him out of his home because they didn't have a wheelchair van. That all changed when Neuro Assistance received two separate donations recently - a power wheelchair and a wheelchair accessible van. Casey Stephens (pictured), with National Seating & Mobility, modified the donated wheelchair to a custom fit for Juan, and United Access of Arlington modified the wheelchair van to fit the chair. With both of those complete, we were able to give Juan the gift of mobility. His family tells us that Juan is looking forward to going to church and the flea market.

Emerald, age 7, is living with a secondary form of spinal cord damage called Conus Medullaris Syndrome. Emerald's mother was struggling to purchase her monthly catheters so NAF was happy to step in and assist until she is able to take over again. Catheters are an urgent and necessary expense but will fall on the sidelines when the decision must be made between food or medical supplies. Keeping Emerald infection free and at home is NAF's priority.

Kiley is 8 years old and she received a new iPad, grip-case and Assistive Communication software so she can speak through her iPad. She was so excited to start using the software. Kiley lives with spina bifida and several other major medical problems. Without the software, Kiley uses sign language but the Proloquo2Go program will allow her to communicate with people who don't sign. The gift of independence is priceless!

She is 14 years old and NAF just provided her with an iPad, grip case and Assistive Communication software so she can talk via her iPad. This will increase her independence and allow everyone to understand what she is saying. Kimberly lives with Cerebral Palsy and a spinal disorder. Isn't she the sweetest?

Ten years ago Jason was in a car accident and he sustained a spinal cord injury above C1 which means he is paralyzed and must stay on a ventilator. His father, Chad, came to us looking for assistance in getting a reliable mobility van which would work for Jason and the rest of his family. Yesterday, NAF was so proud to present them with their new family vehicle. Many thanks go out to United Access in Carrollton for providing so much assistance. Seeing Jason's smile was amazing! When you see Jason around town in his new van, honk and wave!

Kimberly, 54, sustained a C4 spinal cord injury in a car accident and is living with tetraplegia. NAF was able to provide a donated power wheelchair to Kimberly until her insurance provides a permanent one for her.

Syed, age 64, sustained a C4 spinal cord injury in a car accident and is also living with tetraplegia. Syed needs home modifications to allow access for his large power wheelchair. Insurance will not provide any assistance with home modifications so NAF is helping to widen doorways and install a ceiling lift in his bedroom.

Ann, 62, is living with paraplegia due to a tumor on her spine. Due to insurance, Ann was not able to order a wheelchair for a specific amount of time and she was in dire need of one. NAF was able to provide her with an interim wheelchair to fill in the gap

She is 30 years old and is living with Transverse Myelitis which is a disorder of the spinal cord. NAF was contacted by a case manager at UT Southwestern asking if we could provide some assistance with rehab therapy for Jacquelyn.

Her adaptive van needed repairs and she contacted NAF to see if we could help. We jumped on it and after it was fixed, April sent us a text saying,
"thank you so much for everything your foundation does in helping me and others like me"
We were so happy to help get her back on the road. Her smile says it all!

We were so honored to repair his power wheelchair for him. Both the elevator and reclining functions were broken so he wasn't able to use it.
Thanks to Casey Stephens at National Seating and Mobility for the great repair work!

Karlie , age 10, was born with caudal regression and is paralyzed. She lives with her mother and sister and until recently, her healthcare needs had been covered by Medicaid. She lost that assistance when her mother recently returned to the workforce. With the loss of benefits, Karlie's mother was unable to pay for her essential supplies, including catheters. NAF was very honored to step in and help for the next 3-4 months while her mother works on obtaining healthcare coverage for Karlie

Royce, age 75, suffered a spinal infarction and is now living with paraplegia. Unfortunately, Royce was going to go home from rehab to a house with stairs on the front and back. We were very honored to provide four ramps for his home to make the front and rear entrances accessible.

She came all the way from Kenya to Dallas to be at Baylor Institute for Rehab - they're a world class facility! Jane was leaving church in Kenya when she was robbed and shot and she's now paralyzed. Jane's going to be moving in with her sister in Arlington and Neuro Assistance was proud to provide her with a donated chair and custom cushion. Jane was a journalist in Kenya and we really enjoyed meeting her today. She has such a positive outlook on life!

America, age 15, was born with spina bifida. America's mother was having problems with her health insurance and her coverage was temporarily lost. America's mother was unable to afford the out-of-pocket cost of her monthly supply of catheters so NAF is going to pay for the next 3 month supply while her mother gets her coverage reinstated.

Willie, age 19, was visiting Kansas City when he sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury from a gunshot wound. His Case Manager at the University of Kansas Medical Center contacted NAF for help getting him some of the items he needed when he returned back home to North Texas. NAF provided specialized transfer bench and shower chair for use in his bathroom at home. His insurance will not cover those items because they are considered "bath aids" and therefore "unnecessary". This is the general rule of thumb with all insurance coverage, however, Willie can't take care of himself or bathe without them. It's definitely a gap in the system.

Jaidyn, age 13, was born with a congenital lipoma impacting her spinal cord and scoliosis among other problems. Jaidyn began using catheters about 4 months ago and her insurance has denied funding for those supplies. Jaidyn's parents are in the process of appealing that denial but in the interim, they aren't able to afford the out-of-pocket expense. NAF will be providing funding for her catheters for the next 3-6 months to allow Jaidyn's parents to complete the appeals process with their private insurance plan

Tia was injured in a car accident and they needed assistance to modify her home for her wheelchair before her discharge. Tia is the mother of 4 beautiful children aged 16 months to 11 years. We were so happy to help get Tia home and we received such a beautiful "thank you" from Beau recently.
"Tia is progressing along well and thanks to the help, we are able to bathe her and get her into the bathroom without a problem. I literally do not know what I would have done without you. It is a miracle, one that I prayed for since the accident and God sent me an angel in the form of you and Bev, along with the other volunteers."
We're just so honored to have been able to help Tia and her family.

She was injured in 2013 when she was thrown from her horse. NAF was so honored to provide a specialized exercise bike for Patty so she can keep her legs moving and swelling to a minimum. Look at that smile - I think she's excited! Here's to a healthy 2016 for Patty and her family.

We were so honored to help 6 year old Kiley and her family with an accessible van. Now Kiley and her mom will be able to go shopping, to the zoo, to the museum and everywhere in between. Check out Kiley inside her new van and a group photo of the friends who came out to participate.

David is living with tetraplegia following an epidural hematoma which caused compression of his spinal cord. David and Paula's home wasn't accessible for his wheelchair so NAF was honored to help modify their home. We're happy to say that Paula is taking David home from rehab today.

Adiel, age 10, was referred to NAF by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Adiel lives with spina bifida and his parents had been having trouble covering the copay of $156/month for his catheters. They requested assistance with funding for a 6 month supply of catheters and NAF was honored to provide the help.

Marcus, age 43, was injured in 1990 and uses a power wheelchair. Marcus' mother reached out to NAF because his wheelchair was broken and they couldn't afford to fix it. While it was broken, Marcus moved back into an old chair of his and ended up getting a pressure sore because the chair wasn't the right fit anymore. While Marcus was in the hospital dealing with the pressure sore, NAF repaired his power chair and delivered it to him in Fort Worth.

"I want to thank you for your help and concern. I love you and I thank God for you and NAF for doing this so needed action for Marcus" - Mary, Marcus' mother

We were so honored to help Abigail, age 15, with an amazing new bed. Abby was injured in a car accident in April and she is now living with a C4 spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. The Case Manager taking care of Abby at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation contacted us to help her family modify their home with ramps. NAF was happy to provide a ramp in Abby's garage to help her enter her home but we were absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to provide her with a top-of-the-line Hill-Rom hospital bed for her home. The $17,000 bed had been generously donated to NAF and in turn, we were proud to give it to Abby. The bed is a state-of-the-art marvel with weight based pressure redistribution to prevent pressure sores, low chair position for eating and caregiver assistance tools like "turn assist" to help Abby's mother take care of her daily needs. We delivered the 500 pound bed with the assistance of professional movers the day before Abby came home from rehab. Abby's mother, Esmeralda, is pictured here with the bed in their home.

Ronnie, 29, was injured in a car accident in April. As a result, he is living with a C4 spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. Ronnie needed a specialized rolling shower chair which his insurance would not pay for because "bath aids" are not covered. NAF was proud to provide the chair and hope that it's helping Ronnie and his caregivers with his bathing needs.

Jamie, 52, is living with paraplegia as a result of a malignant spinal cord tumor at the thoracic level. Jamie's insurance would not pay for her bath aids so NAF was happy to provide her with a padded tub bench as requested by her case manager and occupational therapist. Jamie and her husband live in Rhome, TX and we hope that our assistance is making bathing time a little easier for everyone.

Jerome, 29, had a mountain bike accident in July of this year. He suffered multiple injuries including a T11 burst fracture. Jerome lives in Dallas and was unable to access the front or back of his home due to stairs. NAF was proud to provide the ramps that were needed to grant him access.

Alvin, 74, was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. He sustained multi-level thoracic compression fractures and is now living with paraplegia. Alvin could not get in and out of his home due to stairs so NAF was happy to provide exterior ramps on his home.

Stephanie, 25, has recurrent transverse myelitis and is now living with T6 paraplegia. Stephanie lives at home with her mother in a two story house and all bedrooms are upstairs. NAF was honored to provide Stephanie with a chair lift on their stairway that would take her from the first floor to the second floor bedrooms.

Vincent, 48, was injured at 16 years old in a gymnastics accident. He has been living with C6-7 quadriplegia for 32 years. Vincent's vehicle had a malfunctioning door and he was unable to pay for the costs to repair the van. NAF was proud to provide the repairs to his vehicle so he could be out and about in the community again.

Bana, 27 years old, ustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident earlier this year. Bana has a 5-year old and 3-year old twins at home. NAF has been privileged to provide home equipment and a rental wheelchair while Bana waits for her permanent wheelchair to be provided.

Tyler, 14 years old, was diagnosed at birth with Spina Bifida. Tyler recently spent 2 1/2 months at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for treatment of a chronic stage 4 pressure wound. Tyler's doctor prescribed a specialized pressure redistribution mattress for lifetime use, but his parents were unable to afford the expensive mattress. NAF was honored to provide a ROHO Sofflex 2 Mattress System for Tyler.

Tanner, 17 years old, was out on a boat this summer and did a back-flip off the side into water that was too shallow. Tanner is paralyzed from the neck down but his therapists feel that he could regain some mobility in his arms if he continues to work towards that goal. His therapists wanted Tanner to have a power wheelchair and a manual wheelchair to help him work at regaining mobility. His insurance would only pay for one wheelchair so his family had them purchase his power chair. NAF assisted Tanner by purchasing a TiLite ZRA manual wheelchair for him to use.

Erica, 21 years old, was involved in a motor vehicle accident which left her living with paraplegia. Erica did not have insurance and wasn't eligible for any support from government sources so NAF helped improve her living conditions by providing her with a Quickie Q7 manual wheelchair.

Milton was diagnosed with a tumor on his spinal cord and recently became confined to a wheelchair. Milton needs to go for dialysis several times a week and his wife was having difficulty getting him out of their home because of their front steps. NAF had a ramp built on the front of Milton's home so that his wife could safely transport him to and from dialysis treatments.

Iram was injured in a robbery when she was shot in the face and the bullet severed her spinal cord. She is now a quadriplegic. Iram's husband asked NAF to help keep Iram connected to her friends and family. NAF responded by providing Iram with Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software for her computer. Iram is now able to use her voice to send emails and stay connected with her friends and family.

Terri received a fully adaptive mini-van in December 2008. The van was donated by Gary Coleman in memory of his sister Candace Coleman. The mini-van is equipped with a power ramp, 6-way power seat and hand controls.

Terri was injured in 2002 in an automobile accident. Until she received her van, Terri had been using a car with hand controls. Each time she drove, she had to breakdown her wheelchair and lift the pieces over her to the passenger seat and then reassemble them at her destination. After doing this for years, Terri tore her shoulder and needed surgery. This ended her driving.

With her new van, Terri can roll inside, transfer to her seat and drive off. Neuro Assistance Foundation was privileged to receive this generous donation from Gary Coleman. He has changed Terri's life immeasurably with his generousity. "I never thought I'd be able to have a van like this. I feel like I have an angel on my shoulder whenever I drive it!

Terri Y. - recipient of van donated in the name of Candace Coleman