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To learn more about Jeff and his daughter and their needs, please take a moment to view this video showing them in their home environment. |
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As a single father living on Social Security Disability, Jeff cannot possibly meet all of the financial demands his condition has placed upon him and his daughter. In addition to normal living expenses, Jeff has an abundance of special needs.
Included among Jeff's special needs are:
Caregiver expenses
Wheelchair and mobility devices
Computer and other communication devices
Adaptive equipment and technology
The hiring of technicians for implementation and maintenance of adaptive
equipment and technology
Medical expenses not covered by Medicare
It is the goal of Friends of Jeff to ease the burden Jeff's illness has
brought to Jeff and his daughter in whatever manner possible. Below, we
have outlined some specific goals we hope to achieve.
- Handicap Accessible Van Jeff's current van is impractical for Jeff's current and future needs. It is imperative that we be able to purchase Jeff a properly
equipped van so that his family and caregivers can transport him and
his mobility devices (wheelchairs and scooter). The cost of such a vehicle
can be quite expensive ( $20,000 - 40,000. This need is at the top of
our priority list.
- Power Wheelchair Modifications – As Jeff's body changes, so must his wheelchair. Thanks to your donations, we were able to purchase Jeff a new manual wheelchair . However , Jeff's power chair will take some serious modifications to become useful to him again.
Although Jeff has other needs that need filling, these are the areas
that need attention first. We thank you for standing with us in filling
these needs!
So many of you have shown concern for Jeff and his daughter and have asked how you can help. Jeff, and all of us here at FOJ greatly appreciate your concern. Below, we have listed some of the ways you may help.
- Financial Contribution The simplest way to help is by making a financial donation. All contributions go directly into a trust account and are only used to meet Jeff's special needs. To make a donation, choose one of the options below.
CHECK or MONEY ORDER
Make check or money order payable to Friends of Jeff and mail to:
Friends of Jeff
PO Box 924
Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0146
CREDIT CARD via PayPal
AMAZON HONOR SYSTEM
- Time While few of us have a lot of time on our
hands to donate, some of you have offered to do so.
CLICK HERE to volunteer your time and energy for this cause, or write to: Friends of Jeff, PO Box 924, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0146
- Expertise If you have a particular skill
or area of expertise that might help either Friends of Jeff or Jeff
directly, don't hesitate to let us know about it. He's had a lawyer
donate legal time, a dentist that takes care of his dental needs, a
computer consultant that gave her time, etc. Even this web space has
been generously donated. Together it makes a huge difference in easing
his burden and consequently in the quality of his life.
CLICK HERE to volunteer your skill or expertise, or write to: Friends of Jeff, PO Box 924, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0146
- Ideas & Feedback In order to help Jeff
and his daughter to the very best of our abilities, we need your ideas
and your feedback. Got an idea for a fundraising event? For the website?
If we all get creative and communicate with one another, we can make
a much bigger impact in supporting Jeff and his daughter.
CLICK HERE to contact us with your ideas and feedback, or write to: Friends of Jeff, PO Box 924, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0146
The impact of your donations of time and resources have already made
a HUGE impact in the lives of Jeff and his daughter. We thought we would
let Jeff tell you himself.
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When my friend, Gerald Graves, first approached me with the idea for Friends of Jeff, I remember being excited. I remember how good it felt to imagine not having to worry about what expenses might be lurking around the corner, or what special needs might arise due to my illness. But when Michelle Baldwin took control of the project and prepared to send out letters asking for donations, I got a little scared. I remember thinking, "Will people think this is inappropriate? Will people look down at me? What if no one donates?" The letters and emails of support I received were incredible. People made donations both large and small. Whether you wrote to me or made a donation, you answered my questions loud and clear. You made it clear to me how much you care and want to help. Whether your donation was large or small, or if you simply wrote to me in support, you have made a HUGE difference in my life. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. - Jeff |