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Local family in need of a reliable vehicle

Since his devastating motorcycle accident in July of 2007, Chad Clark, who was eighteen-years-old at the time, has made remarkable progress. His journey to recovery has been a long one, but continues to be a challenge. Recently, he passed a major milestone by taking 150 steps with the assistance of a walker. That is quite a huge success considering the bleak prognosis given shortly after the accident.

Chad suffered several injuries, such as a broken hip, back, wrist, collar bone, and scapula. But most concerning of all, he stretched his spinal cord between the T4 and T5 vertebras, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He spent seven weeks in an intensive care unit, followed by rigorous physical therapy. At the time, specialists believed he would be permanently wheelchair-bound.

Because Chad had no medical insurance at the time of his accident, the cost of his hospital stay placed a heavy financial burden on the family. But Chad and his family refused to give up, even though it seemed medical science had done so. In 2008, they turned to Dr. Andrew Sears, medical director of The Living Well, 3190 Christy Way, who welcomed Chad. Dr. Sears willingly offered his services, feeling very strongly that there was no way he was going to turn away the nineteen-year-old just because he couldn’t pay.

The Living Well provides uniquely therapeutic healing processes to its clients. Massage therapy with essential oils, biofeedback sessions and acupuncture comprise a partial list of available treatments. Sears makes the initial diagnosis, while he and his colleagues perform the treatments based on their individual specializations.

Dr. Sears helped Chad Clark regain feeling in his legs, predicting Chad will walk again, though other doctors said it would never happen.

Now, Chad has literally been making great strides toward his goal of walking with only the aid of arm crutches, instead of accepting a life-sentence in a wheelchair. He’s already been cleared for a total hip replacement scheduled for January 27th in Ann Arbor, and it is hoped that this will bring him closer to achieving that goal.

Unfortunately, the Clark’s vehicle is in bad shape, and they need something more reliable to get Chad back and forth to Ann Arbor for treatment. As we all know, Michigan winters can be brutal, and Charee Clark, Chad’s mother, has concerns for Chad’s health. Ever since he suffered a collapsed lung from the accident, Chad is susceptible to colds that could lead to complications. They don’t want to risk a break-down on the road in freezing temperatures.

But finances are tough, having used their life savings to pay medical bills, and help other family members in need. Because of this, their credit has suffered, making it difficult, if not impossible to finance the purchase of a vehicle. And now that Chad’s father has been laid off from his job, things have gotten even tighter.

“I’m not too proud to ask for help when we need it,” Charee Clark said, “especially when it comes to one of my children. All we need is a good, reliable vehicle to get Chad safely to and from the hospital.”

Their preference would be for an SUV-type vehicle that is roomy enough for Chad’s wheel-chair, and other items, but any kind of vehicle will do, new or used, as long as it’s in good shape and reliable. Charee’s idea of a “dream car” would be a black Trailblazer with a sunroof, but she understands how important it is that reliability comes first.

You can follow Chad’s progress by going to www.carepages.com, and then click on chadclark2007. Charee is grateful for all the support they’ve received from so many, and continues to have faith that Chad will leave his wheelchair behind for good. The entire Clark family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and asks that you please continue to pray for Chad and his complete recovery.

If you would like to help the Clark family, call 989-737-6224, or you can send an email to theclarks6211@yahoo.com.

 

 

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