I would like to tell you how valuable MDC has been to my life. For many years, I have pushed very hard not to use any devices on my daily journeys in home and outside. As a kid, I was diagnosed at 12-13 years old with Muscular Dystrophy (Limb-Girdle). From 1995 until now, my wife has been the most amazing person, taking care of me and my needs. She has been piggy backing me up and down stairs and to places I would never have seen if not for her. Now, both of us are almost 60 years old and those lifts will have to stop. We looked for a safer way and we found it – a hoyer lift and shower chair to help us do the daily things without the stress of falling while doing our piggybacking. After looking at the price of medical equipment, it’s shocking and depressing knowing we cannot afford these items. However, my OT suggested to contact MDC and see if they can help. We made the phone call and they were so very helpful directing us how to make this happen, and happen it did!

We got both items about 4 weeks ago and a personal support worker showed my wife how to use the lift. We are so relieved to know we will not have to worry about the danger of falling. It’s taken a huge weight off of us... all thanks to MDC and the amazing donors! Also the shower commode chair plays an important role in showering and bathroom duties. Really appreciative and very thankful for programs like MDC for helping with “daily living needs” some of us require in life. THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU