Please Help Our Father Tony Bellamy Walk Again
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Hi everyone! A lot of you have been following our father Tony Bellamy's story for 7 years now. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Here is some background information on why this fundraiser is needed:
Our father Tony Bellamy was in a horrible motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He broke both his legs, his pelvis, and his ankle. From spending weeks in the ICU, hospital, and rehabilitation center, our father has been through a lot. Since the accident, he has not been able to do things that people take for granted like showering, cooking his own food, dressing himself, etc. His ultimate goal is to regain strength to walk again so that he can become more independent.
This fundraiser is to help raise money for him to get a handicapped accessible van, pay for physical therapy sessions, and supplemental pool therapy.
The need for a handicapped vehicle is of utmost importance. He was gifted a used handicapped accessible van of 29 years and by Vision Outreach Ministries and it has been a great blessing. However, being that it is an older model, is currently out of commission after spending thousands to get it fixed. This is our fathers' mode of transportation to get him to and from his therapy sessions, doctor's appointments, the YMCA for pool therapy, etc. Often times out of commission weeks at a time due to the age of the van, this sets him back from the progress he has made. He needs a reliable handicapped van to continue his progress. HE WILL WALK AGAIN SOON!! Our stepmother, his primary caregiver, Francine has a broken foot and has been unable to drive him this past year as she has done so in the past. In addition to the van, he needs funds to pay for a driver as well to get him to and from his necessary appointments.
Our father is on Medicaid and he was only allowed a minimal number of physical therapy sessions. He has exhausted all of his physical therapy session provided by Medicaid and is now required to pay out of pocket for each session. Physical therapy sessions are $75 per hour and that's the only way he can walk again. Statesville doesn't have a public transportation system which limits the ability for our father to be transported to and from therapy sesssions and hospital visits when needed.
Progress:
Our father has made so much progress over the last 7 years. From near death to being able to walk 100 steps with a walker is a miracle. Our father spent weeks in ICU, weeks in the hospital, as well as in rehabilitation before being discharged.
Please click the following link below to access a few videos/photos of the progress that he has made thus far.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hl9O8TDpENA8zPRa8xt21kBVcBGklUADMGiXpvfkMgA/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you in advance for your continued support and prayers. We appreciate your contribution. Please share this GoFundMe with anyone you know. Also, if you know someone who is willing to donate a handicapped-accessible van, please reach out to them as well.
Thank you and stay blessed!
Shawn, Rochelle Nicole, Kim, Ashley, Kellie
If you know our father, then you know he always has something to say. That's what we love about him! Here are a few words from him:
My soul cries out "hallelujah" for the miracle working powers that the Lord had wrought on my behalf. With tears flooding my eyes, I can only be glad to "dance" as I was told that I'd never walk again. "But God," is the testimony that I resoundingly proclaim as I continue along this quest of total healing and recovery.
The Lord has guided my steps with the assistance of a physical therapist along with the journey of 107 steps via the walker. I am a firm believer that "all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose." Thank you for your support.
Peace and Blessings,
Tony Bellamy
Here is some background information on why this fundraiser is needed:
Our father Tony Bellamy was in a horrible motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He broke both his legs, his pelvis, and his ankle. From spending weeks in the ICU, hospital, and rehabilitation center, our father has been through a lot. Since the accident, he has not been able to do things that people take for granted like showering, cooking his own food, dressing himself, etc. His ultimate goal is to regain strength to walk again so that he can become more independent.
This fundraiser is to help raise money for him to get a handicapped accessible van, pay for physical therapy sessions, and supplemental pool therapy.
The need for a handicapped vehicle is of utmost importance. He was gifted a used handicapped accessible van of 29 years and by Vision Outreach Ministries and it has been a great blessing. However, being that it is an older model, is currently out of commission after spending thousands to get it fixed. This is our fathers' mode of transportation to get him to and from his therapy sessions, doctor's appointments, the YMCA for pool therapy, etc. Often times out of commission weeks at a time due to the age of the van, this sets him back from the progress he has made. He needs a reliable handicapped van to continue his progress. HE WILL WALK AGAIN SOON!! Our stepmother, his primary caregiver, Francine has a broken foot and has been unable to drive him this past year as she has done so in the past. In addition to the van, he needs funds to pay for a driver as well to get him to and from his necessary appointments.
Our father is on Medicaid and he was only allowed a minimal number of physical therapy sessions. He has exhausted all of his physical therapy session provided by Medicaid and is now required to pay out of pocket for each session. Physical therapy sessions are $75 per hour and that's the only way he can walk again. Statesville doesn't have a public transportation system which limits the ability for our father to be transported to and from therapy sesssions and hospital visits when needed.
Progress:
Our father has made so much progress over the last 7 years. From near death to being able to walk 100 steps with a walker is a miracle. Our father spent weeks in ICU, weeks in the hospital, as well as in rehabilitation before being discharged.
Please click the following link below to access a few videos/photos of the progress that he has made thus far.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hl9O8TDpENA8zPRa8xt21kBVcBGklUADMGiXpvfkMgA/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you in advance for your continued support and prayers. We appreciate your contribution. Please share this GoFundMe with anyone you know. Also, if you know someone who is willing to donate a handicapped-accessible van, please reach out to them as well.
Thank you and stay blessed!
Shawn, Rochelle Nicole, Kim, Ashley, Kellie
If you know our father, then you know he always has something to say. That's what we love about him! Here are a few words from him:
My soul cries out "hallelujah" for the miracle working powers that the Lord had wrought on my behalf. With tears flooding my eyes, I can only be glad to "dance" as I was told that I'd never walk again. "But God," is the testimony that I resoundingly proclaim as I continue along this quest of total healing and recovery.
The Lord has guided my steps with the assistance of a physical therapist along with the journey of 107 steps via the walker. I am a firm believer that "all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose." Thank you for your support.
Peace and Blessings,
Tony Bellamy
Organizer
Kellie Bellamy Claiborne
Organizer
Charlotte, NC