Megan Christ

Megan Needs Your Help

On July 4, 2015, Megan sustained a spinal cord injury at the C6/C7 level. She can move her arms, but her hands are weak and her legs are paralyzed.

Megan spent 2.5 months in the hospital for intensive rehabilitation and now continues with outpatient physical and occupational therapy. She has begun to return to work at the University of Michigan Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinic, and will soon be driving with hand controls. With the support of her husband Steven, family, and friends, she continues to work toward her goal of being independent.

We are raising money for an FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) bike for home use. This bike is powered by placing electrodes on her legs to induce muscle contractions in the pattern of cycling. This helps reduce muscle atrophy, reduce leg spasms, and improves circulation. She currently uses the bike at therapy, however having a bike at home will allow her to use it in the recommended 3 times per week without having to leave work in the middle of the day.

A second area of need is for a custom, lightweight manual wheelchair. Megan uses a power wheelchair to get around, but there are many times when a manual chair is necessary chair to get into friends’ and relatives’ homes that have steps to enter. The lightweight chair will protect her shoulders and optimize mobility!

Megan has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent of the law for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your support!