Help Dave Ward Walk & Talk Again

     Three years ago Dave’s life changed  dramatically. He experienced a massive hemorrhagic stroke that came close to taking him from us, thankfully his fighting spirit along with intensive medical care helped him survive. When Dave finally awoke from the coma he could not move, breathe on his own or speak.



     Dave has come a long way in three years with a lot of hard work, determination and dedicated therapists that have taught him how to relearn many of the everyday tasks we take for granted. Moving, sitting, combing hair, eating, communicating all had to be practiced over and over. Of course Dave being the tech guy quickly relearned to use his iPad for communication and fun. 

     We are asking for your support to help Dave continue to receive very crucial therapy during this next phase of his recovery. Dave is starting to stand and take steps, also starting to speak more!! However he needs intensive therapy that insurance will not cover to continue his progress. 


    Some of the therapies needed for Dave that are private pay are:

• intensive physical therapy - Beyond Therapy at Shepherd Center has a great program know for successful outcomes. 

•intensive speech therapy- Aphasia Center, University of Michigan are two respected centers


•ongoing private pay inhome physical therapy 


• photobiomodulation (low level laser therapy) and tDCS therapy are showing good results in research trials and can be done with medical grade home units. 

•aquatic therapy - Dave has had great results from previous pool therapy including walking while supported. 



    We would be very grateful for your help and support for Dave in his continued fight to walk, talk and get back to the work he loves. Also please share this campaign on any social media sites you use and help us spread the message to Dave’s many friends.