HELP Foundation, Inc. 2017 Annual Report
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came to us at the beginning of 2016. He was<br />
Ralph<br />
a nursing facility due to recently having spinal<br />
in<br />
in his neck. The surgery left him a<br />
surgery<br />
Ralph was a very independent man<br />
quadriplegic.<br />
his surgery so he didn't take well to needing<br />
before<br />
care after his procedure. He came to South<br />
full<br />
in a wheelchair and needed a lot of<br />
Woodland<br />
just to get around the house. <strong>HELP</strong> staff<br />
help<br />
to him around the clock to ensure he was<br />
tended<br />
safe.<br />
short of two years later, he is now fully mobile<br />
Just<br />
the use of any assistance and even rides<br />
without<br />
bike to visit friends in the community without<br />
his<br />
Ralph loves to dance, work and being with<br />
support!<br />
friends. He has truly overcome so many physical<br />
his<br />
since he came to live at South Woodland.<br />
barriers<br />
was determined to get back to who he was<br />
He<br />
the surgery, and through unwavering<br />
before<br />
and drive he is almost there! He is our<br />
persistence<br />
medical miracle. .<br />
own<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong>, in cooperation with the<br />
<strong>HELP</strong><br />
County Board of Developmental<br />
Cuyahoga<br />
and North Coast Community Homes<br />
Disabilities<br />
the South Woodland home to meet<br />
developed<br />
aging and medical needs of <strong>HELP</strong>'s older<br />
the<br />
This home represents <strong>HELP</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>’s<br />
clients.<br />
to clients who have few, if any living<br />
commitment<br />
who can offer ongoing care.<br />
relatives<br />
agency's knowledge of their needs, as well<br />
The<br />
having an ongoing relationship, has enabled<br />
as<br />
to continue to live in the community<br />
residents<br />
maintain ties with caring staff.<br />
and<br />
P. 7 H E L P F O U N D A T I O N , I N C .<br />
South Loodland Home located in Shaker Heights Ohio<br />
South Woodland Home located in Shaker Heights, Ohio<br />
RALPH'S STORY<br />
Ralph having fun bowling
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