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Location: Texas | This young woman is an inspiration to everyone! It was great to watch her ride at The American, to hear her story, see her positivity and will to succeed.
Amberley is a school teacher, and Fallon Taylor has started a GoFundMe account for Amberley to purchase a tank chair, to better assist her in day-to-day tasks.
www.gofundme.com/AMBERLEYSNYDER
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | What exactly is a tank chair? |
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Location: N Texas | LRQHS - 2015-03-02 3:25 PM
What exactly is a tank chair?
Pretty much an all-terrain wheelchair...like an army tank!
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 3:25 PM
What exactly is a tank chair?
It is the most amazing wheel chair contraption for outdoor people. A suped up wheel chair that goes almost every where. It is equipped with tracks to maneuver over tough terrain. My dad is 78% paralyzed in one leg and 28% in the other. He is an avid outdoors man and struggles with mobility while hunting and fishing. I wish I could afford one for him! |
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I think they are like wheel chairs on steroids...and tracks like a tank has instead of wheels.
They look bulky and awkward for barn chores but may be helpful on the uneven terrain like that.
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Wonder how expensive they are if Fallon started a Go Fund Me instead of just buying her one if she wants her to have it? (Not trying to be snarky...I just get a little cynical of all the GoFundME stuff.)
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | That is one bad a$$ chair. What do they cost? |
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its on a track will go anywhere outside or in will also stand you up so as to be eye level. its pretty darn neat
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Location: Kansas | Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 3:28 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 3:25 PM What exactly is a tank chair? Pretty much an all-terrain wheelchair...like an army tank!
that thing looks bad A$$!!!!! |
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 3:32 PM
That is one bad a$$ chair. What do they cost?
If you can find a used one they are around $13,000. I think brand new the start at like $15,00 to $18,00 and go up with accessories. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | On the site, they start right under 18k. The Speedster looks cool. |
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| hoofs_in_motion - 2015-03-02 4:34 PM Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 3:28 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 3:25 PM What exactly is a tank chair? Pretty much an all-terrain wheelchair...like an army tank!
about used if if you can find them 11,000 up about 25,000 |
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Location: Texas | If I'm not mistaken, they are trying to raise $30,000. The chair will also have stand up capability. |
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Location: The edge of no where | I'm skeptical of go fund me stuff....but this is legit. I just about cried watching her run yesterday. I"ve followed her page for a long long time. Wheelchair Wed are awesome. She's such a great example of someone that doesn't know the word quit or I can't. She didn't ask for this, it's something that would make her day to day life easier so Fallon set it up. I donated, I only hope that if I were in her shoes I would have half the grace and courage that she's shown. She's one of my heroes. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | They have raised $29,100 of the $30K goal....As Fallon was talking about it, she said the most helpful thing this chair will allow her to do is to stand and teach...... |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | NJJ - 2015-03-02 4:01 PM They have raised $29,100 of the $30K goal....As Fallon was talking about it, she said the most helpful thing this chair will allow her to do is to stand and teach......
That is awesome. |
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 4:06 PM
Does insurance not cover any of the cost, Vickie?
My dad's insurance doesn't. They consider it a luxury and not a necessity. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | cyount2009 - 2015-03-02 4:08 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 4:06 PM Does insurance not cover any of the cost, Vickie? My dad's insurance doesn't. They consider it a luxury and not a necessity.
That's nice....a luxury...really? |
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Location: Florida.. | LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:04 PM NJJ - 2015-03-02 4:01 PM They have raised $29,100 of the $30K goal....As Fallon was talking about it, she said the most helpful thing this chair will allow her to do is to stand and teach......
Thats a wonderful thing!! and This girl has overcome alot and I am sure fallon did donate some as well trailgirl... this is a great thing to do for a great girl. and well deserved..  |
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| Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners.
Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO |
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Location: Kansas | 3 To Go - 2015-03-02 4:17 PM Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners. Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | LRQHS - 2015-03-02 4:19 PM
A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury.
True DAT
And honestly...this particular cause sure is heartwarming. I admit I let some of the questionable fundraising make me too cynical sometimes. |
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we need a another chris reeves. he is very lucky her injury is so low that she has so much trunk control |
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:19 PM A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury.
lol tell that to ssdi or medicare
seriously they won/t even help with a chair that i can go outside in i am a quad i can/t not even do a 1/10 of what amberly does
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | vjls - 2015-03-02 4:37 PM
LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:19 PM A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury.
lol tell that to ssdi or medicare
seriously they won/t even help with a chair that i can go outside in i am a quad i can/t not even do a 1/10 of what amberly does
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Location: N Texas | 3 To Go - 2015-03-02 4:17 PM
Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners.
Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO
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Location: The edge of no where | 3 To Go - 2015-03-02 4:17 PM Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners. Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO
Then keep your money in your pocket and hope that you never need a little help.
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Location: Texas | Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 4:46 PM 3 To Go - 2015-03-02 4:17 PM Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners. Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO Then you can exercise your right to not donate
Maybe her father doesn't give her any or much money. If he did, don't you think she would already have one - since insurance DOES NOT cover chairs like this.
3 to Go, I hope you never become paralyzed and need financial help.
Nobody is making anyone do anything. If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | EqualRanch - 2015-03-02 5:04 PM Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 4:46 PM 3 To Go - 2015-03-02 4:17 PM Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners. Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO Then you can exercise your right to not donate
Maybe her father doesn't give her any or much money. If he did, don't you think she would already have one - since insurance DOES NOT cover chairs like this.
Gunner, I hope you never become paralyzed and need financial help.
Nobody is making anyone do anything. If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.
Not Gunnar, Three to Go, and I totally agree. I'm sure if she could have afforded one already, she would have it. Who wouldn't want one? I hate that one of our own doesn't have a chair either and wish I could figure out a way to help her. |
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Location: N Texas | LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:06 PM
EqualRanch - 2015-03-02 5:04 PM Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 4:46 PM 3 To Go - 2015-03-02 4:17 PM Not that she isn't an inspiring story to be able to get back on and ride after a terrible, terrible accident. But, all these "Go Fund Me" things and charity races are really getting overdone. Her dad works for the Mariners and played MLB for 9 years! He has to have had some kind of a decent paycheck from that and his current employer - the Seattle Mariners. Horses are a luxury along with all the necessary things that go with owning them (trucks, trailers, tack, etc). I just have a hard time wrapping my mind around supporting things that are a luxury rather than necessity. JMO Then you can exercise your right to not donate
Maybe her father doesn't give her any or much money. If he did, don't you think she would already have one - since insurance DOES NOT cover chairs like this.
Gunner, I hope you never become paralyzed and need financial help.
Nobody is making anyone do anything. If you don't have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all.
Thanks for clearing that up LRQHS! I don't have a problem with it, I was quoting 3 To Go, who doesn't like it! |
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:40 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 4:37 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:19 PM A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury. lol tell that to ssdi or medicare
seriously they won/t even help with a chair that i can go outside in i am a quad i can/t not even do a 1/10 of what amberly does
I really don't like to hear this.
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Location: N Texas | vjls - 2015-03-02 5:26 PM
LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:40 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 4:37 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:19 PM A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury. lol tell that to ssdi or medicare
seriously they won/t even help with a chair that i can go outside in i am a quad i can/t not even do a 1/10 of what amberly does
I really don't like to hear this.
Probably that insurance companies SUCK! |
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Location: N Texas | EqualRanch - 2015-03-02 5:15 PM
I do apologize Gunner!! I read your name when it was quoted with all the gibberish! Sorry again!
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 5:28 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 5:26 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:40 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 4:37 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:19 PM A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury. lol tell that to ssdi or medicare
seriously they won/t even help with a chair that i can go outside in i am a quad i can/t not even do a 1/10 of what amberly does
I really don't like to hear this. Probably that insurance companies SUCK!
That you can go outside. That insurance companies don't consider standing a luxury, like the buffoon above. That someone actually gives enough of a **** to help out someone that could use it.........I can keep going. |
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 6:37 PM Gunner11 - 2015-03-02 5:28 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 5:26 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:40 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 4:37 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 5:19 PM A chair that helps you stand shouldn't be considered a luxury. lol tell that to ssdi or medicare
seriously they won/t even help with a chair that i can go outside in i am a quad i can/t not even do a 1/10 of what amberly does
I really don't like to hear this. Probably that insurance companies SUCK!
yep but its medicare ssdi for me as i was not injured on the job but going to the first barrel in montgomery al.
if injured on the job workman comp pretty good. amberly injured while driving i don/t know if on ssdi or not proably it takes 2 yrs to get on
that chair is a luxury seriously you can get a manual chair that stands fr about 5500.but for amberly and othets like her to be outside that or a chair similar would be wow!!!!! but just getting it to where you want to go would be tough and you would need a regular chair.
i just wish she promote asci more and be a spokeperson for raing monies for reasrch. there are a lot of them out there like amberly have you seen the dude in xteme sport in a wheelchair he nuts
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | vjls - 2015-03-02 4:35 PM i would love for her now in te spotlight to promote spinal cord injuries
we need a another chris reeves. he is very lucky her injury is so low that she has so much trunk control
In one of her interviews....can't remember which....she stated that she has already done some public speaking regarding her injuries, goals....etc. Additionally, the million of people watching this rodeo now have a new outlook on disabilites and overcoming those obstacles.....kudos to her.....She is truly a remarkable person and inspiration.....And a very worthy person to have a little help given to her..... |
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| NJJ - 2015-03-02 6:50 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 4:35 PM i would love for her now in te spotlight to promote spinal cord injuries
we need a another chris reeves. he is very lucky her injury is so low that she has so much trunk control In one of her interviews....can't remember which....she stated that she has already done some public speaking regarding her injuries, goals....etc. Additionally, the million of people watching this rodeo now have a new outlook on disabilites and overcoming those obstacles.....kudos to her.....She is truly a remarkable person and inspiration.....And a very worthy person to have a little help given to her.....
yes i know i have been watching her for several years a great role model her mom is really neat
but i was suggesting more in line with like chris reeves or getting with louisville where they are doing wonderous thing.
sci is sucks been there 14 long years i hate to see kds in these chairs
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NJJ - 2015-03-02 6:50 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 4:35 PM i would love for her now in te spotlight to promote spinal cord injuries
we need a another chris reeves. he is very lucky her injury is so low that she has so much trunk control In one of her interviews....can't remember which....she stated that she has already done some public speaking regarding her injuries, goals....etc. Additionally, the million of people watching this rodeo now have a new outlook on disabilites and overcoming those obstacles.....kudos to her.....She is truly a remarkable person and inspiration.....And a very worthy person to have a little help given to her.....
but i was suggesting more in line with like chris reeves or getting with louisville where they are doing wonderous thing.
sci is sucks been there 14 long years i hate to see kds in these chairs
Nothing when it comes to medical equipment is inexpensive. I know this all too well, my father was just fortunate enough to be able to afford what he needed. We have spent $250,000 over the years on wheelchairs, special elevators and equipment to allow him to be somewhat self sufficient.
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| newracer - 2015-03-02 7:20 PM I don't know how long it's been since she had the accident but she seems so...at peace. She's so positive! What a beautiful person inside and out!!
you have to be positive as to being negative to what purpose you can not wish it away there are no do overs only by the GRACE OF GOD will it be healed and
as i lay in the alleyway on my back i kept saying i can do thos i can deal with this can i can i can
life is what you make amberly has cjhose the postive route she is a great spokeperson but looking at pre sci she was that way she got a super mom too
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| LRQHS - 2015-03-02 7:19 PM So, where do you live and what kind of wheelchair do you have?
i live in midle ga i am 64 young hurt when i was 50 i have a manual ti lite i am a quad mean limited very limite hand but enough that i can do a lot for myseld
arms are pretty strong
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Location: Where I am happiest | She is an inspiration to so many and I tell you what, I cried when she ran. Tears streaming big time! We can all learn so much from her and she is a wonderful speaker. My hat is also off to Fallon for using her position as the currant World Champion and new found popularity for doing positive things. |
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Location: Stephenville, Texas | VJLS, quads are my heroes! My husband is a T4 Para. You are right insurance hardly pays for anything. The wheelchair they bought him was a piece of crap. I found a grant to get him a good chair. Insurance would never buy a tank chair like that for anyone. You either have to have fund raisers or have the money to get one. So many expenses that come with a spinal cord injury. Medication & catheters are not cheap.
Amberley handles her injury with such grace. She makes it look easy and living with a sci is not easy. That chair will open so many doors for her. It is wonderful. |
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Location: Florida.. | FriendswoodKat - 2015-03-02 10:14 PM I am only speaking for myself when I say that I'm glad to live in a country where I can choose to make a difference in someone's life. Yes, one person could have been a big shot and donated the entire amount needed but many people got to step up, participate, and be a part of something big.... Helping a girl who didn't ask for something felt good. Watching my daughter refresh the Gofundme page and grow in excitement as a goal is realized was priceless. Isn't helping each other the American way? And literally, for the price of a happy meal or box of Girl Scout cookies, my daughter and I got to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. My heart is full. But then again, it's not about me. I just wish I could be in a position to help more people more often. God bless.
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LRQHS - 2015-03-02 7:19 PM So, where do you live and what kind of wheelchair do you have?
i live in midle ga i am 64 young hurt when i was 50 i have a manual ti lite i am a quad mean limited very limite hand but enough that i can do a lot for myseld
arms are pretty strong
anythingv else ? i am open i a gal
Yes, as a matter if fact there is lol. Do you need an electric wheelchair?? |
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| This is to respond to the skeptical person regarding Amberley.
She does motivational speeches to high school kids for sure, she came up to Alberta and spoke at the high school rodeo finals, I spoke to one of the moms there, she said the room was dead silent, all attention on Amberley. (We all know it is hard to keep the attention span of a group of teenagers)
Amberley also took time out of her day and met with a child who recently became a quad it was a horse accident, this really lifted his spirits.
As for expenses, my brother is a parapalegic, I live in Canada so our health care is free and some supplies are as well. As for spinal research, I believe the USA isn't allowed to use stem cells yet. My family spent over 30k overseas in stem cell treatment.
The equipment to maintain his function is expensive, and are considered luxury items, including lifts, winches, ramps, hand controls for vehicles
Anything medical is expensive, and I am guessing her health care premiums are higher then the average person as para/quads are more suseptible to certain infections.
I can see how a family with a good income cannot afford to purchase this wheelchair at this time.
It has been 8 years, and my family still has a list of things to purchase, it is not feasible to purchase it all at once, and Amberley is still a fairly recent parapalegic, who has done so much for others and herself by posting wheelchair Wednesday.
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LRQHS - 2015-03-02 7:19 PM So, where do you live and what kind of wheelchair do you have?
i live in midle ga i am 64 young hurt when i was 50 i have a manual ti lite i am a quad mean limited very limite hand but enough that i can do a lot for myseld
arms are pretty strong
anythingv else ? i am open i a gal
God bless you and prayers for your continued ability to keep positive. I am an above the knee amputee, and even though it is SO hard to do things for my horses by myself, I cannot imagine not being able to do it at all. By the grace of God I take one day at a time and one chore at a time. My boyfriend and my son do the things I'm unable to physically handle (don't know what in the world I'd do without them), but I feel each day is a blessing and there but for the grace of God anyone could be in our place. Vjls, You're an inspiration to people you probably don't even realize you touch. .. . |
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Location: Arkansas | ThreeCorners - 2015-03-02 7:25 PM
She is an inspiration to so many and I tell you what, I cried when she ran. Tears streaming big time! We can all learn so much from her and she is a wonderful speaker. My hat is also off to Fallon for using her position as the currant World Champion and new found popularity for doing positive things.
We were there yesterday and I had chill bumps on my chill bumps when she ran and when she was talking after her run. What a lady |
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Location: Where I am happiest | bryanrabalais - 2015-03-02 9:44 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 7:15 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 7:19 PM So, where do you live and what kind of wheelchair do you have? i live in midle ga i am 64 young hurt when i was 50 i have a manual ti lite i am a quad mean limited very limite hand but enough that i can do a lot for myseld
arms are pretty strong
anythingv else ? i am open i a gal
Yes, as a matter if fact there is lol. Do you need an electric wheelchair??
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| I put on a youth hunt every year for disabled, and terminally ill children. I have "access" to one of those chairs. After seeing children struggle with a traditional chair to just navigate thru grass verses using the all terain chair, it makes me sick that insurance companies don't give one to everybody. Mobility goes down to almost zero when those kids get off of a hard surface. |
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| bryanrabalais - 2015-03-02 10:44 PM vjls - 2015-03-02 7:15 PM LRQHS - 2015-03-02 7:19 PM So, where do you live and what kind of wheelchair do you have? i live in midle ga i am 64 young hurt when i was 50 i have a manual ti lite i am a quad mean limited very limite hand but enough that i can do a lot for myseld
arms are pretty strong
anythingv else ? i am open i a gal
Yes, as a matter if fact there is lol. Do you need an electric wheelchair??
no mam i don/t i have 1 in ohio when i vist my son but there are plenty out there that could
thank you though
amberly will show lots of people and there are a lot of other too that are paras and quad that just are totally awseome
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| Bigfoot - 2015-03-03 8:35 AM I put on a youth hunt every year for disabled, and terminally ill children. I have "access" to one of those chairs. After seeing children struggle with a traditional chair to just navigate thru grass verses using the all terain chair, it makes me sick that insurance companies don't give one to everybody. Mobility goes down to almost zero when those kids get off of a hard surface.
where are you located the youth makes my heart break for them that i see t shepards in atl |
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Location: Kansas | I believe these chairs were built with mostly disabled war vets in mind. FOX News and Bill O'Reilly in particular have been very instrumental in funding these for these guys........didn't exactly look built with a woman in mind but why not?
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Location: Kansas | FriendswoodKat - 2015-03-02 9:14 PM I am only speaking for myself when I say that I'm glad to live in a country where I can choose to make a difference in someone's life. Yes, one person could have been a big shot and donated the entire amount needed but many people got to step up, participate, and be a part of something big.... Helping a girl who didn't ask for something felt good. Watching my daughter refresh the Gofundme page and grow in excitement as a goal is realized was priceless. Isn't helping each other the American way? And literally, for the price of a happy meal or box of Girl Scout cookies, my daughter and I got to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. My heart is full. But then again, it's not about me. I just wish I could be in a position to help more people more often. God bless.
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Location: Arkansas | streakysox - 2015-03-02 8:57 PM I donated yesterday and within about an hour and a half they had over $8800. Glad to see this has taken off so well. By the way, Don Wasson the bit maker, is a para. He has the best outlook on life. Wonderful person with a wonderful family.
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| rodeochick382 - 2015-03-03 9:25 AM
streakysox - 2015-03-02 8:57 PM I donated yesterday and within about an hour and a half they had over $8800. Glad to see this has taken off so well. By the way, Don Wasson the bit maker, is a para. He has the best outlook on life. Wonderful person with a wonderful family.
So is Billy Don Hogg, the saddle maker. He's an amazing person.
and add randy byrd of texas he made my saddle that lea Jacobs has now compliments of the members of this forum
there is a really kool kid that does extreme sports now he is nuts but exciting to watch they all have stories
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | vjls - 2015-03-03 10:30 AM rodeochick382 - 2015-03-03 9:25 AM streakysox - 2015-03-02 8:57 PM I donated yesterday and within about an hour and a half they had over $8800. Glad to see this has taken off so well. By the way, Don Wasson the bit maker, is a para. He has the best outlook on life. Wonderful person with a wonderful family. So is Billy Don Hogg, the saddle maker. He's an amazing person. and add randy byrd of texas he made my saddle that lea Jacobs has now compliments of the members of this forum there is a really kool kid that does extreme sports now he is nuts but exciting to watch they all have stories so many out there making a difference
Randy is a super nice man, my husband got the chance to meet this awesome person I didnt at the time darn it  , but I do have his book and he is just an amazing person. |
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Location: Arkansas | vjls - 2015-03-03 10:30 AM rodeochick382 - 2015-03-03 9:25 AM streakysox - 2015-03-02 8:57 PM I donated yesterday and within about an hour and a half they had over $8800. Glad to see this has taken off so well. By the way, Don Wasson the bit maker, is a para. He has the best outlook on life. Wonderful person with a wonderful family. So is Billy Don Hogg, the saddle maker. He's an amazing person. and add randy byrd of texas he made my saddle that lea Jacobs has now compliments of the members of this forum there is a really kool kid that does extreme sports now he is nuts but exciting to watch they all have stories so many out there making a difference
Thank you...I was trying to think of Lea's name last night!!
While trying to think of Lea's name, I thought of you and wondered if you had ever tried the computer system that write from the spoken work? Dragon is one of the system's I see advertised on TV. |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | In my opinion one of the reasons the gofundme was started was to raise awarness for quads. To get her story out there ya know? To inspire other girls (and boys) like herself who just want to get back on. Had she just bought the chair it wouldn't have had as big of an impact as the account has had. There wouldn't be discussions about it. There wouldn't be people asking for her to come speak at their events or to inspire others to get back up there and ride. I'm not saying it was for publicity. I'm saying maybe they started it to help others who have never heard of Amberley's story to hear it and to be inspired by it. I Love the idea.
Anyone know what the total was/is?
Besides, to the ones who are saying she couldv'e just bought it herself :
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| Frodo - 2015-03-03 8:08 AM
I believe these chairs were built with mostly disabled war vets in mind. FOX News and Bill O'Reilly in particular have been very instrumental in funding these for these guys........didn't exactly look built with a woman in mind but why not?
Actually, the original chair was made for the guys wife. She was in a terrible car accident that left her paralyzed. He said that when they went camping she missed out on all the family outings away from camp and he just couldn't handle it. I spent many nights in his shop engineering her a chair that would allow her participate in the family outings and giver her freedom from her injury. |
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Location: Washington | Vicky is one of the most positive strong people you would ever meet. Love her to the moon and back.
I think you all would be SHOCKED to know how little insurance companies cover for what is needed by paraplegic. |
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Location: 31 lengths farms | Here's my 2 cents worth. Does Amberley need a tank chair? Probably not, looks like she is the kind of person that has figured her way out around without it. Would it improve her ability to do so. From all the reports it certainly looks that way. She was excited about the prospect of cleaning her own stalls!!! Did she ask you and I to go fund her? Nope. I believe Fallon Taylor did. I'm sure the Fallon haters just want to believe she did it to make herself look good, that could be, none of us will ever know. Regardless by her using her celebrity she did something good for someone else. We could all learn a lesson from that.
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | run n rate - 2015-03-03 4:11 PM Here's my 2 cents worth. Does Amberley need a tank chair? Probably not, looks like she is the kind of person that has figured her way out around without it. Would it improve her ability to do so. From all the reports it certainly looks that way. She was excited about the prospect of cleaning her own stalls!!! Did she ask you and I to go fund her? Nope. I believe Fallon Taylor did. I'm sure the Fallon haters just want to believe she did it to make herself look good, that could be, none of us will ever know. Regardless by her using her celebrity she did something good for someone else. We could all learn a lesson from that. My hats off to both ladies and the people that chose to help someone elses life become a little more convenient for them.
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Location: Where I am happiest | IRunOnFaith - 2015-03-03 3:39 PM In my opinion one of the reasons the gofundme was started was to raise awarness for quads. To get her story out there ya know? To inspire other girls (and boys) like herself who just want to get back on. Had she just bought the chair it wouldn't have had as big of an impact as the account has had. There wouldn't be discussions about it. There wouldn't be people asking for her to come speak at their events or to inspire others to get back up there and ride. I'm not saying it was for publicity. I'm saying maybe they started it to help others who have never heard of Amberley's story to hear it and to be inspired by it. I Love the idea.
Anyone know what the total was/is?
Besides, to the ones who are saying she couldv'e just bought it herself :
You people would've griped about her having the money to buy one anyway. LOL
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Location: Florida.. | IRunOnFaith - 2015-03-03 4:39 PM In my opinion one of the reasons the gofundme was started was to raise awarness for quads. To get her story out there ya know? To inspire other girls (and boys) like herself who just want to get back on. Had she just bought the chair it wouldn't have had as big of an impact as the account has had. There wouldn't be discussions about it. There wouldn't be people asking for her to come speak at their events or to inspire others to get back up there and ride. I'm not saying it was for publicity. I'm saying maybe they started it to help others who have never heard of Amberley's story to hear it and to be inspired by it. I Love the idea.
Anyone know what the total was/is?
Besides, to the ones who are saying she couldv'e just bought it herself :
You people would've griped about her having the money to buy one anyway. LOL
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Location: MI | I think the most contagious thing about Amberley is her humble handwork. Really, she has overcome amazing adversity (I'm into alliteration today I guess) and is an awesome role model. I super respect her.
I am grateful to work in our 'Rehab Tech Center' at our local rehab hospital. I work directly with computer access (ex. that Dragon thing someone mentioned earlier :) and am 'team champion' for the department which includes specialty/custom seating and positioning (wheelchairs, etc.). I just attended the International Seating Symposium, and much of the emphasis was on how the government won't listen to the suppliers and us therapists, but is starting to listen to the consumers. There have been some awful, difficult legislation pass recently resulting in Medicare changes that have really impacted people who need complex rehab equipment - even to where if someone has gotten certain equipment and goes into a hospital, hospice, or nursing home, they will stop paying for it/will take it back. It's a big deal for people who need the equipment, so if you get a chance to vote or raise your voice to advocate for changes, do it! We try so hard to advocate for our patients to get them the equipment they need, but I think it's going to take a lot of voices to change things - and, unfortunately, so many of our patients and their families need so much time and energy just taking care of their own needs, that they don't have the time or energy to really reach out and push back.
And bonus, it's free to contact your legislator/congressman!
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Location: MI | Lobo - Dragon is a software that can be put on a computer system. There are a few variations (Home, Premium), it works well - but beware that their advertising makes it look easier than it is. Especially with a higher level SCI, we always set the person up with a mouse, because training your Dragon can be finicky and if they are having respiratory issues that day and their voice has changed, it doesn't work so well.
Cheryl - Stem cell therapy is not approved in the US yet. They mentioned stem cells at the conference I just went to and how the past protocol has been to rest after the transfer, and they haven't shown great progress. However, more recently a dog was injected and the dog accidentally ran around some after the injection, and the cells integrated much better than before. They are finding that exercise after stem cell treatment may be the key to progress. I found this so interesting, because I had just had a conversation with my vet about stall rest and how it may not be the 'gold standard' that it was once for recovery for some injuries. |
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| Ridenrun4745 - 2015-03-03 7:28 PM
Lobo - Dragon is a software that can be put on a computer system. There are a few variations (Home, Premium), it works well - but beware that their advertising makes it look easier than it is. Especially with a higher level SCI, we always set the person up with a mouse, because training your Dragon can be finicky and if they are having respiratory issues that day and their voice has changed, it doesn't work so well.
Cheryl - Stem cell therapy is not approved in the US yet. They mentioned stem cells at the conference I just went to and how the past protocol has been to rest after the transfer, and they haven't shown great progress. However, more recently a dog was injected and the dog accidentally ran around some after the injection, and the cells integrated much better than before. They are finding that exercise after stem cell treatment may be the key to progress. I found this so interesting, because I had just had a conversation with my vet about stall rest and how it may not be the 'gold standard' that it was once for recovery for some injuries.
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Location: MI | GLP - 2015-03-03 7:47 PM
The exercise thing is very interesting! Really your whole oat was educational. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! Most days I like my job :) |
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Location: Arkansas | run n rate - 2015-03-03 4:11 PM
Here's my 2 cents worth. Does Amberley need a tank chair? Probably not, looks like she is the kind of person that has figured her way out around without it. Would it improve her ability to do so. From all the reports it certainly looks that way. She was excited about the prospect of cleaning her own stalls!!! Did she ask you and I to go fund her? Nope. I believe Fallon Taylor did. I'm sure the Fallon haters just want to believe she did it to make herself look good, that could be, none of us will ever know. Regardless by her using her celebrity she did something good for someone else. We could all learn a lesson from that.
My hats off to both ladies and the people that chose to help someone elses life become a little more convenient for them.
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| IRunOnFaith - 2015-03-03 4:39 PM In my opinion one of the reasons the gofundme was started was to raise awarness for quads. To get her story out there ya know? To inspire other girls (and boys) like herself who just want to get back on. Had she just bought the chair it wouldn't have had as big of an impact as the account has had. There wouldn't be discussions about it. There wouldn't be people asking for her to come speak at their events or to inspire others to get back up there and ride. I'm not saying it was for publicity. I'm saying maybe they started it to help others who have never heard of Amberley's story to hear it and to be inspired by it. I Love the idea.
Anyone know what the total was/is?
Besides, to the ones who are saying she couldv'e just bought it herself :
You people would've griped about her having the money to buy one anyway. LOL
amberly has a very low injury she is a para with trynk control a para has full useage of arm and hands a quad like chauncey miller nick smith who rides cutters
have limited or no hands and arms depending on injury level
randy bryrd is a para but he would not have truck control like amberly
i have tons of admiration for her she has lot of heart and try can you image grabibg the ladder to your trailer and hoisting yoursefl on she is amazing but so is chauncey so is nick and many many more out there
dragon speak tried it years ago i have enough finger to type lol i can see dragon speak when i get pis.....
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Location: Texas | Just wanted to share this with everyone....
This is Amberley on the demo chair that she was able to order.
This picture really puts life into perspective, which got me thinking how many daily activities and capabilities we take for granted. I can't even fathom being paralyzed, having to use straps to hold myself in the saddle or a chair that allows me to stand. Such a strong, inspirational young lady!
We are blessed folks, don't forget it! God isn't just good sometimes, he is good ALL of the time!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Wow look at her standing tall once again , you go girl |
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Location: Willows, CA | I have visited with Amberley several times in the last few weeks about nutrition. She is super sharp, and asks all the proper questions to understand how her horse works and what he needs. I am so happy that she is getting this attention. She has the ability to be a role model for a lot of people who have suffered a tragedy and think that their lives can't have value to themselves and others. Lots of people in this situation go through some dark times. They can use a hero, and, in my opinion, Amberley is one.
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