A Gift for Barry Lemire
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In early October, Barry was seriously injured while mountain biking. He broke his C6 and C7 vertebrae, which left him paralyzed from the chest down. The doctor told him he has about 20% chance of walking again. Barry is currently at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston where he is getting stronger and becoming more independent every day.
The journey to recovery will be long, however Barry is a fighter with strong faith, and knowing his spinal cord was not severed gives hope that he will continue improving. One of his near-term goals is to be able to participate in a program called Project Walk in order to gain the strength to ski again. Project Walk is an intense exercise-based training program with state-of-the-art technology to increase mobility in clients with spinal cord injuries. The facility is located in Stratham, NH and isn’t covered by insurance. A one-hour session costs approximately $110.00 - $150.00.
We are hoping that the Lemire community will come together to give this gift and support Barry’s goal for Project Walk, as well as offset the cost of household changes that he needs for wheelchair accessibility in his home.
Since the accident, the Lemire family have received an outpouring of love, prayers, and encouragement. They are positive, faithful, and immensely grateful for all of the support from family and friends.
Barry, Susan, Matthew and Amanda thank you and ask that you continue to pray for healing and restoration.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)
The journey to recovery will be long, however Barry is a fighter with strong faith, and knowing his spinal cord was not severed gives hope that he will continue improving. One of his near-term goals is to be able to participate in a program called Project Walk in order to gain the strength to ski again. Project Walk is an intense exercise-based training program with state-of-the-art technology to increase mobility in clients with spinal cord injuries. The facility is located in Stratham, NH and isn’t covered by insurance. A one-hour session costs approximately $110.00 - $150.00.
We are hoping that the Lemire community will come together to give this gift and support Barry’s goal for Project Walk, as well as offset the cost of household changes that he needs for wheelchair accessibility in his home.
Since the accident, the Lemire family have received an outpouring of love, prayers, and encouragement. They are positive, faithful, and immensely grateful for all of the support from family and friends.
Barry, Susan, Matthew and Amanda thank you and ask that you continue to pray for healing and restoration.
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” (Romans 12:12)
Organizer
Susan and Barry Lemire
Organizer
Auburn, NH
