Several weeks ago I posted a message asking for suggestions on how to best 
lift my new scooter onto my vintage pick-up truck.  I receive many responses, 
on Fido and the internet, and I thank all that responded to my request for 
help.
Since lack of money was a major consideration, I was exploring every option 
available to me.  Through a very circuitous route I ended up at a commercial 
lift gate company that did considerable business installing adaptive 
equipment for the disabled.  When I walked in a woman, whom I believe to be 
the daughter of the owner, asked me if I had had polio?  I answered 'yes' and 
then she asked if I knew of the Polio Survivors Foundation, to which I told 
her 'no.'  To make a long story short, several phone calls and no hassle 
later, the Polio Survivors Foundation purchased a used Bruno Curb-sider and 
paid to have it installed on my truck.  I don't know anything about the 
organization except that they assisted me, without hesitation, on the basis 
of a 2 minute phone conversation.  The number to the Polio Survivors 
Foundation is 818-996-8733.
I have more time than money, so I hope to be able to volunteer my time, 
somehow, to this organization in the future.  I am as amazed at this turn of 
events as any of you might be.  The woman at the lift gate company suggested 
that I return the scooter lift to the organization when I no longer need it, 
of course I will do that.  The woman with whom I spoke at the organization 
made absolutely no demands or even requests of me, she just questioned me 
slightly about the effects the disease had on me and a little about my 
scooter.  After that short conversation, she called the lift gate company and 
authorized the purchase and installation of the scooter.
I wrote all of this to ask that if you have any type equipment, useful for 
Polio Survivors, that you at least consider donating them to this 
organization.  I can attest to the fact that they can and will put it to good 
use.  Please understand that the foundation in no way solicited, or even know 
anything about my making, this request.  I just wanted to share my good 
fortune.  Take care.
   Ed Grey
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