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Bill Lavner
As a peer mentor and Board Member for the Alan T Brown Foundation I was approached by Fran and Alan when they had received a phone call from a woman who had an electric wheelchair that was no longer being used. It needed some repair so the Foundation contacted Wheelchair Medic who they were introduced to at the Mt. Sinai Symposium in October. Once the repairs were made, I put Fran in contact with John Ramirez, a friend of mine, who found a recipient for the wheelchair. The recipient is a returning Iraqi veteran."
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Paul Averill
"Since I moved to New York, the Alan T Brown Foundation has been a major factor in my ability to live independently in New York City. ATBF assisted me with making connections to have my home modified so that the rooms are handicap accessible. Through my very difficult medical issues for the past two years, ATBF has been steadfast in keeping in close contact with me through friendly visits and the voice on the other side of the phone."
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"My husband, Derek, met Alan in April of 2010 when he was working as a firefighter/paramedic with Hollywood Fire and Rescue. Alan called 911 when he was passing out from severe dehydration and Derek was the responder on call. Ironically, on September 30th 2010, Derek suffered a spinal cord injury while skim boarding at the beach. When Alan heard about Derek's accident he immediately reached out to our family. Alan was at the hospital a lot with us just giving us advice and was instrumental in getting us a donated handicap accessible van. He has been a true friend since and this has made a huge difference in Derek's personal life and for my family."
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"Earlier this year my nephew Brian was injured on the job as a result of a roofing accident and was paralyzed from the waist down. I used to see Alan Brown at my son's lacrosse games in Florida. His son and my son were on the same team so I decided to reach out to him for support. Alan and the Foundation were extremely helpful in coordinating a fundraising campaign for Brian. The day Brian received the van was a great day and he was VERY excited. I want to thank ATBF for for what they did to make this happen for him. I can already see how this will be life changing for him."
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"Many years ago Fran found a wheelchair for me. She was very nice to me and has compassion and a tremendous amount of understanding. It makes you feel good when people care and want to help you. If I could help in return, I would."
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"I called the ATBF office because I was trying to digest the fact that I have degenerative disc disease at all cervical levels and a disc extrusion at cervical C5-C6. I was in dire need of a neurosurgeon to remove the disc to prevent any further damage to the nerve. I had volunteered many times at Alan T Brown Foundation events and knew of their professional connections and compassion. I spoke to Fran and her response was immediate. She made an appointment for me for the next day. I am very grateful for the advice I received."
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