| Marc – Grant Recipient – October 2012 |
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Marc Sherman was a draftsman and land surveyor. On January 16, 1995, he fell asleep driving and had an automobile accident. The accident broke his C5 & C6 vertebrae, which resulted in quadriplegia. After 8 months of surgeries and therapy, he was able to return home, no longer dependent upon a ventilator and slightly moving his arms. Three years later he decided to change his profession to social work. He went back to college and with honors, earned a degree in social work from Indiana University. He now works full-time as the Program Director for accessABILITY Center for Independent Living which empowers people with disabilities to achieve their independence. Marc drives an accessible vehicle and lives independently. With the assistance of SCI Hope, Marc had the broken windows replaced in his home. He no longer must feel inclement weather inside his home. Because of SCI Hope, Marc can maintain good health and continue being active in the community without the threat of illnesses risking his health in his home. Marc is beyond appreciative for the assistance and highly recommends, as well as refers, people to SCI Hope!!
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Marcus – Grant Recipient – August 2011 |
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When Marcus’ grandson was born, Marcus retired so that he could be his full-time day care giver. For 4 ½ years, Marcus’ goal was to provide positive, educational experiences for him. As you can see in the picture, they enjoyed activities. They went to playgrounds, horseback riding, swimming, bike riding and hiking. Marcus suffered a T12 spinal cord injury in May 2011 in a tree trimming accident and those activities came to a screeching halt. An SCI Hope grant was awarded to Marcus for the purchase of a personal transporter and wheelchair converter kit which will allow Marcus to get back on the trails and other terrain with his grandson! |
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Brandon- Grant recipient - 2010 |
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"Thank you so much for your help! Your grant not only assisted me in receiving my new chair but helped build me as an individual. I would not have improved tremendously as an individual on, as well as off the court. I have become better in both worlds thanks to your generosity. I have greatly helped my team as a player and built up my confidence in myself more. Opportunities, possibilities and achievements in life-long goals have become within my grasps within just a few months. Without your help, I would not be this close to my hopes and dreams." |
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David - Grant recipient - July 2010 |
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David Franklin Smith, Jr., a 19-year old student at University of Indianapolis found himself paralyzed after a dive into a pool on March 24, 2010. After surgery and months of rehab, David was able to walk with a cane, then a walker, then with no assistance at all! David says, “Being in the hospital and not working all summer, I had no money to pay the balance for my tuition for the semester. SCI Hope helped keep my dreams going on, helped me keep a normal life going even when it was not so normal. I deeply appreciate everything that SCI Hope has done for me and along with other stories in which SCI has helped others. Without SCI Hope I wouldn't have been able to go back to college. I would personally thank everyone that is a part and helps with the fund.”
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Ryan- Grant recipient - June 2010 |
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Ryan Morphew grew up in Pittsboro and is a 2002 graduate of Tri-West High School. He then graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Graphic Design and Studio Art. While attending college Ryan specialized in woodworking and furniture design and ceramics. He also studied painting, printmaking, and jewelry. While in college he worked as a server and bartender at a local German restaurant and after graduation was the wood shop assistant.
In May of 2010 Ryan was involved in a swimming accident that fractured his C6 vertebrae. He was rushed to Methodist Hospital where they replaced the broken vertebrae with an artificial one and fused C5, 6, and 7 together.
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After a week of recovery at Methodist, he was transferred to Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI). He was a patient at RHI for six weeks and continues his therapy through their outpatient program.
Ryan received a grant from SCI HOPE to provide his family the funds to make some of the many renovations to their home.
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Jason - Grant recipient - June 2010 |
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Jason Young, 35, married with 5 children had his life changed forever on 9/29/09 when he was struck by a tree he was cutting down at work leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. He has not had a vehicle he could drive until now. “By helping with the purchase of an adapted minivan, SCI Hope has helped in giving me back a great sense of independence that I had lost due to my accident, as well as helped in lightening the load for my lovely wife. I know I still have a long journey ahead of me but by having this van I will rest easy knowing that I can once again contribute to my family. I am so thankful that God has put SCI hope into my life, thank you SCI Hope.
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Billy - Grant recipient - March 2010
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Billy suffered a C4-C5 injury in a car accident in August 2006. Many major obstacles hinder him from moving around in his house. SCI Hope was able to provide funds for home renovations. Billy will be on the move again soon! Pictured is Billy with his parents, Bill and Cindy. |
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Cindy - Grant Recipient - March 2010 |
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From a meningioma tumor at the T3, Cindy is 65% paralyzed from the chest down. Cindy has been bound to a wheelchair for the better part of a year. SCI Hope assisted with a brace that allows Cindy to stand… giving her freedom to take care of her husband, son and home. |
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Brandon - Grant recipient - January 2010 |
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A sporting accident caused a C2 injury which left Brandon paralyzed from the neck down, dependent on a ventilator and basically home-bound. SCI Hope assisted with the purchase of a customized van. Brandon is mobile again!
Pictured here are SCI Hope Executive Board Members presenting a check to Brandon and his mother, Linda. |
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Sam - Grant recipient - September 2009
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Sam is the second recipient of an SCI Hope grant. Sam and his fiancé, Alicia, were able to join us at the Plainfield Eagle Riders motorcycle ride on September 19 where a check was presented to them for the purchase of a quad rugby wheelchair. Sam was injured in a car accident on June 28, 2007, suffering a C5-6 injury .
He has made many strides in recovery since the accident and with the provision of this quad rugby wheelchair, he gains additional independence and quality of life by participating in a game he really enjoys.
Skip Tennancour and Tamie Wassen, of the SCI Hope Fund, (above photo) make the official check presentation at the SCI Hope Ride on September 19th, 2009.
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| Tim - Grant recipient - September 2009 |
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Tim was the first recipient of an SCI Hope grant. The SCI Hope Fund assisted with funds toward home renovations and a manual wheelchair. Tim had a diving injury on June 20, 2009 and suffered a C6-7 spinal cord injury. He is a student at Purdue and hopes to return to Purdue to finish his senior year in the fall of 2010.
Tim and his parents joined us at the SCI Hope Fund 1st Annual Golf Outing on September 18. They showed their appreciation and desire to help others by entering a foursome in the outing.
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CRITERIA to receive a grant
- Applicant must be a former or current patient with Rehabilitation Hospital of Indianapolis (RHI), 4141 Shore Drive, Indianapolis IN 46254.
- Applicant must be a spinal cord injury patient.
- Applicant must complete and submit an SCI Hope grant form either by mail or submission through this website.
- Applicant may be required to meet with the Advisory Board (if additional information is needed) as part of the grant assessment.
- Grant requests will be awarded based on fund availability.
- Grant requests will be reviewed and awarded by the Advisory Board after referrals made by RHI.
- Awarded grants will be made payable to service providers.
- Awarded grants will not be made payable to individual applicants.
- Applicant will be notified by mail if grant request is approved or denied.
INSTRUCTIONS
To complete the form online - Click here
To print the Grant Application you can mail or FAX to us - Click here
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If you have questions or do not want to submit on-line, please contact us.
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