Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 *I saw this story and wanted to share it. It almost sounds like how easter seals gave me mine. I am so appreciative and love my power scooter- without it i would never be able to do anything. it helps get me outta house and get some air ect* ** ** ** ** ** *Gift of wheels * ** *Published Friday, December 22nd, 2006* *By Trumbo, Herald staff writer* received a Christmas gift Thursday that was beyond her wildest expectations. Two Federal Express employees drove up to her front door in Pasco at 10:45 a.m. and unloaded a new motorized wheelchair that had been shipped overnight from St. , Utah. The 200-pound package was a gift from people whose mother acquired it earlier this year. But she died of brain cancer without having used it. and the wheelchair connected through the good will and initiative of Richland's Urza, who works in the office of ' dentist. <http://ads.nandomedia.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/www.tricityherald.com/tch/\ local/story/572416766/Button1/TriCity/LegendsCasino_180_Local/legendsdice.gif/34\ 363938386565303435393434396130> Urza said she knew about ' debilitating condition, called reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and was surprised how quickly it had advanced. She also knew that her son-in-law in St. had access to the motorized wheelchair and might be willing to donate it to . After making several phone calls, the donation was set. " He said family members decided it would be a blessing to give it as a gift " to a total stranger, she said. Urza flew to Las Vegas on Nov. 20 to meet family members and take the wheelchair to St. , where a trucking company was to ship it to the Tri-Cities. Urza's son-in-law and son, who owns a furniture store in St. , arranged through Federal Express to transport the heavy wheelchair at a discounted rate. But the shipping company executives had a better idea -- they'd do it for free, and deliver it overnight at no extra charge. , 37, was aware the gift was on its way, but didn't expect it to arrive until the day after Christmas. " It was a total surprise that it came today. " said , who is thrilled to have the battery-powered machine. " The way I had to get around before was in a 60-pound manual wheelchair like hospitals use, " she said. But no longer has the strength to push herself in the manual wheelchair, and she has not been able to convince her insurance company to pay for a power chair like the one she received Thursday. " The insurance company says I already have a wheelchair and they won't replace it unless it is over 5 years old or totally broken, " she said. " My doctors have written letters of my medical need (to the insurance company), and they still deny it, " she added. The new wheelchair, which Urza said still had the $5,600 price tag on it, will allow to be more independent and not have to coordinate her schedule with others when she wants to go somewhere. " It is absolutely fabulous for my Christmas, " said. " It's amazing the generosity other people are willing to do, " she added. Urza said the way the gift came about amazed her too. " I mentioned it to one person and it went from there. It was the right people at the right time who were able to make a big difference in her life, " Urza said. -- ~*~~*~ Happy Holidays from me and my family to you and yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Beautiful story. sounds like somebody remember what Christmas is all about. Jena ~:~Jena~:~ My Home Page My E-mail GIFT OF WHEELS *I saw this story and wanted to share it. It almost sounds like how easter seals gave me mine. I am so appreciative and love my power scooter- without it i would never be able to do anything. it helps get me outta house and get some air ect* ** ** ** ** ** *Gift of wheels * ** *Published Friday, December 22nd, 2006* *By Trumbo, Herald staff writer* received a Christmas gift Thursday that was beyond her wildest expectations. Two Federal Express employees drove up to her front door in Pasco at 10:45 a.m. and unloaded a new motorized wheelchair that had been shipped overnight from St. , Utah. The 200-pound package was a gift from people whose mother acquired it earlier this year. But she died of brain cancer without having used it. and the wheelchair connected through the good will and initiative of Richland's Urza, who works in the office of ' dentist. <http://ads.nandomedia.com/RealMedia/ads/click_lx.ads/www.tricityherald.com/tch/\ local/story/572416766/Button1/TriCity/LegendsCasino_180_Local/legendsdice.gif/34\ 363938386565303435393434396130> Urza said she knew about ' debilitating condition, called reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and was surprised how quickly it had advanced. She also knew that her son-in-law in St. had access to the motorized wheelchair and might be willing to donate it to . After making several phone calls, the donation was set. " He said family members decided it would be a blessing to give it as a gift " to a total stranger, she said. Urza flew to Las Vegas on Nov. 20 to meet family members and take the wheelchair to St. , where a trucking company was to ship it to the Tri-Cities. Urza's son-in-law and son, who owns a furniture store in St. , arranged through Federal Express to transport the heavy wheelchair at a discounted rate. But the shipping company executives had a better idea -- they'd do it for free, and deliver it overnight at no extra charge. , 37, was aware the gift was on its way, but didn't expect it to arrive until the day after Christmas. " It was a total surprise that it came today. " said , who is thrilled to have the battery-powered machine. " The way I had to get around before was in a 60-pound manual wheelchair like hospitals use, " she said. But no longer has the strength to push herself in the manual wheelchair, and she has not been able to convince her insurance company to pay for a power chair like the one she received Thursday. " The insurance company says I already have a wheelchair and they won't replace it unless it is over 5 years old or totally broken, " she said. " My doctors have written letters of my medical need (to the insurance company), and they still deny it, " she added. The new wheelchair, which Urza said still had the $5,600 price tag on it, will allow to be more independent and not have to coordinate her schedule with others when she wants to go somewhere. " It is absolutely fabulous for my Christmas, " said. " It's amazing the generosity other people are willing to do, " she added. Urza said the way the gift came about amazed her too. " I mentioned it to one person and it went from there. It was the right people at the right time who were able to make a big difference in her life, " Urza said. -- ~*~~*~ Happy Holidays from me and my family to you and yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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