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It is our pleasure to introduce The Perseverance Project, a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in the Sacramento Area. The Perseverance Project is dedicated to assisting those living with neurological disorders, movement disorders, and spinal cord injuries with the financial assistance to persevere through life’s daily challenges.
When first injured or diagnosed, many individuals struggle to do daily activities such as holding a job, bathing, driving, and getting out of bed. Adaptations including portable lifts, hand controls, and home remodels are not covered by insurance. These hidden costs can become almost impossible to afford on top of medical bills, caregiving, and numerous other expenses. As a Neuro Exercise Specialist at SCI-FIT, I have had the luxury of working with clients from all injuries, diagnosis, and walks of life and have witnessed the struggle that so many go through to survive their new version of normal.
The Perseverance Project is a group of survivors, family members, caregivers, and professionals dedicated to giving back to individuals going through similar struggles. In order to succeed in our mission and provide services to our community, we count on donations from generous individuals and businesses. Without the assistance of like minded individuals like you we would not be able to serve our community. Your support is imperative to keep growing.
Your support will help fund the following programs:
Transportation: Transportation can be an ongoing challenge post injury or diagnosis. Relying on family, friends, and public transit is not always possible. Also, most vehicle modifications are costly and oftentimes not feasible. Car adaptations such as hand controls can cost anywhere from $1,000-$12,000 and a new accessible van can cost upwards of $85,000.
Home Adaptation: Home adaptation is essential after injury or diagnosis. Modifying a home post injury or diagnosis can include installing ramps, handrails, chair lifts, updating showers, toilets, and widening doorways. Funding for these out-of-pocket costs can often mean the difference between staying comfortably in one’s home or being forced to find new housing accommodations.
Health: Spinal cord injury along with neurological and movement disorders can lead to a list of long and short term health problems. These secondary conditions include urinary tract infections, pressure sores, respiratory complications, and struggles with mental health.
Exercise and Therapy: It can take years of exercise and physical therapy for individuals to achieve a desired level of independence and/or return of function. Physical, Occupational and Activity-Based rehabilitation may be limited, or are not covered by insurance and can be financially draining.
Lawsuits: Individuals that suffer based on another’s negligence could be eligible for legal compensation. Lawsuits can take years and cost thousands of dollars to complete.
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