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JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Walk to Cure Diabetes
26 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Website:
http://walk.jdrf.org/
My Walk Page:
http://walk.jdrf.org/walker.cfm?id=87718885
Hello!

I’m asking for your support to help JDRF find a cure for diabetes. This year I’ll be taking part in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s “Walk to Cure Diabetes“ being held in Boston, MA on October 2, 2010.
I’ll be […]

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Matt’s Place begins Rollin’ Across America

Matt’s Place
P.O. Box 305
Lynn, Ma. 01903
Phone: 1-888-70-MATTS (62887) or 781-581-2205
Website:
http://officialmattsplace.org/  
Email:
info@officialmattsplace.org

Matt Eddy and his Respiratory Therapist Ron Steenbruggen left Red Rock Park at Lynn Beach in Lynn MA yesterday at 10 am for
Matt’s Place “Journey Of A Million Smiles”.
You can read the Boston Globe article on their departure day by […]

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

1 Deaconess Road
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-667-7000

http://www.bidmc.harvard.edu/

Yesterday I was discharged from
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where I was recuperating from emergency surgery of a perforated gallbladder and pneumonia for the past two weeks.
During this time I was intubated and on a vent for nine days. I received the BEST FIVE STAR CARE AND TREATMENT from all […]

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Get Well Wishes for Kenny

Dear Readers,

Kenny is currently recuperating from a serious surgical procedure at the
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where he is receiving the BEST FIVE STAR CARE AND TREATMENT as he always does at BIDMC ! You can read his past BIDMC reviews by clicking on his category 
Hospital.  
Kenny will not be traveling or doing new wheelchair accessibility reviews until he is fully […]

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Theracycle Exerciser Fitness Bike

Theracycle
31 Hayward St.
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 800-367-6712
Email: richb@exercycle.com
Website:
http://www.theracycle.com/
First trying Bike: You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XNsH6UFG4
Using Bike for 3 weeks: You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN2mxfTYR_8

Exercise is essential to our good health and well being! I found getting the daily exercise I need was difficult UNTIL I got my new Theracycle 100 Leg Exerciser Fitness Bike. Theracycle is a unique and […]

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All Terrain 4×4 Wheelchairs

All Terrain 4×4 Wheelchairs
London, United Kingdom
Simon Blewett
Phone: (44) 020 74811316
Email:
at4×4@hotmail.co.uk
Website:
http://www.allterrain4×4wheelchairs.com/

All Terrain 4×4 Wheelchairs are a UK based company that provides innovative products that promote independence and freedom of movement. Their product range includes a stair climbing wheelchair, beach wheelchair and a superb high speed, long range wheelchair. The Challenger 4×4 ST climbs steps […]

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Kirsten Hall

330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-667-7000

http://www.bidmc.org/

Recently, my mom, Ric, Tony and I headed to Kirsten Hall at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC )because I had an appointment for a Mask Fitting for my new Bi-Pap machine. I decided to post an accessibility review of Kirsten Hall because fellow patients have commented that my accessibility reviews […]

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ROHO Contour Select Cushion

100 N. Florida Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221
Phone: 800-851-3449
Website:
http://www.therohogroup.com/

I use a Roho seat cushion for both my wheelchairs; my 
Permobil C350 Power Chair and my 
Invacare Solara 2G Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchair. ROHO seat cushions provide pressure relief and prevent pressure sores; it can even allow pressure sores to heal while sitting. It has air cells locked inside which allow my […]

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Invacare Solara 2G Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchair

One Invacare Way
Elyria, OH 44035-4100
Phone: 440-329-6000 / 800-333-6900
Website:
http://www.invacare.com

Since May of 2008, I’ve had an
Invacare Solara 2G Tilt-in-Space Manual Wheelchair and love it! Depending on where I’m going I alternate using this chair with my
Permobil C350 Power Chair  which I also love and  posted a review on.  Recently my friends and I realized we never […]

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Please VOTE for Mark Sanchez in the NFL/Pepsi Refresh Project to help Children with Juvenile Diabetes

New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez to Help Raise $100,000
for JDRF in NFL/Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge
 

Mark Sanchez, quarterback for the New York Jets, is helping the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) try to win $100,000 in grants as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, an online campaign to fund programs that will have a positive […]

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