Roberta Anderson

In the blink of an eye, Roberta Anderson went from nurse to patient in a life-altering accident and now needs your support.

Roberta spent her career as a critical care and hospice nurse. She poured herself into caring, not only for her patients, but for their families as well.

Today, Roberta finds herself the patient. Undiagnosed spinal stenosis and a fall at home have left Roberta without the ability to walk.

She has been diagnosed with a Spinal Cord Injury at C4 and has had surgery to release the pressure on her spinal cord from C3-C7 and T-1 and has had a fusion of the vertebrae with metal rods and screws. Unless she can get the help she needs at home, Roberta faces life as a nursing home resident.

Several years ago, Roberta invited her aging parents to live with her, intending to be their caregiver. But she’s now faced with them taking care of her. Her elderly neighbors have counted on her as an advocate and sympathetic listener.

But you can make a difference in Roberta’s life.

Her medical bills are already over a million dollars – even with insurance. And there are many expenses insurance doesn’t cover.

We’re asking our caring community of friends, family and businesses to help cover the following expenses:

• Power Wheelchair – $1,650 after insurance.

• Home Modifications – $7,500-$10,000. Roberta can’t come home until her bathroom is refitted to allow her to shower and do daily functions.

• Wheelchair Accessible vehicle – $10,000-$15,000 for an older model (2005-2010) to get to doctor’s appointments and rehab sessions.

• FES bicycle – $15,000. Needed to work Roberta’s arm and leg muscles and reduce painful spasms.

Any donations above these costs will go for other medical costs insurance doesn’t cover.

You can help by making a donation and sharing this post. Anything you can do will be appreciated.

Roberta’s family has chosen to work with Help Hope Live. This non-profit assures fiscal accountability of funds raised… and tax deductibility for contributors. Your donation can only be used to cover medical and related expenses.

To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button. For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your support.