Before the accident, Scott worked for 30 years on the loading dock for UPS. He was an avid golfer, played football in high school and basketball in a neighborhood group. He has even done some volunteer coaching for the school football team. He misses being able to walk our dog, Lucy and working out at the gym. Scott was strong and in very good shape prior to the accident which is helping him with his continuing rehabilitation.
Scott loves to make people laugh and has fun cutting up with the staff at the rehab hospital. He also enjoys talking to the other spinal cord patients and has counseled several depressed patients, usually lifting their spirits. The specialists say there is a lot of hope for his recovery but it will take time. The more therapy he can get in the first 18-24 months is crucial to his eventual outcome.
Even with insurance, there are many expenses related to his injury that must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, equipment, supplies and Scott’s insurance only covers a limited number of visits for rehab per year. In addition, our travel back and forth to the rehab center must also be paid out of pocket. This is where your support is needed.
Donations to Help Hope Live can help ease the financial burden of a catastrophic injury and give Scott the chance to live his life as fully as possible.
Make a donation right now by clicking on the Give button or by calling 800.642.8399. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all funds raised will be used to offset medical expenses as part of the Help Hope Live South-Atlantic Catastrophic Injury Fund.
Help Hope Live is a national nonprofit that specializes in engaging communities in fundraising campaigns for people who need a transplant or are affected by a catastrophic injury or illness. Since 1983, campaigns organized by Help Hope Live have raised over $131 million to pay patient expenses.
On behalf of Scott, myself and our families, thank you for your ongoing kindness, generosity and support.
Tanya McGuire
859-398-3434
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