UPDATE: NEW TARGET GOAL FOR GLORIA DULAN-WILSON'S LIFE-SAVING STANDING WHEELCHAIR GOFUNDME!!

BY Gloria DULAN-Wilson

Hello All:

I am so excited!  The manufacturer of the DRACO STANDING POWER WHEELCHAIR reached out to me and said I could get it at the considerably lower amount of $5,000!!

I guess they saw my GoFundMe!

But this means that I only need to raise $3,328.00!!

Thanks so much - Gloria DULAN-Wilson

 This is my first time ever soliciting funds for my self - kind of nervous about it.  But hope you will please contribute and share with your sources and resources.

I want to thank all who have followed my blog, ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS over these past 15 years.  The loss of my mobility has been a challenge, but the fact that I could still communicate has made it bearable.  However, now that I no longer have a mobility device, coupled with the fact that my circulation has decreased is a challenge that makes me take time out to say HELP!

I thought I would be able to manage this on my own, but GOD said that's what friends are for. And I've blessed you with many wonderful friends. 

So Thanks to all my friends who follow me.  I did not set the parameters for the donation, but a specialized standing wheelchair is a heavy lift.  

Please donate whatever you can.  I will totally appreciate your heart's gift.

Please - if the link does not work, copy and paste into your browser - thanks so much - GloW

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Greetings all! Most of you know me - but for those of you who receive this and are not familiar with me, my name is Gloria DULAN-Wilson. I am a combination journalist, blogger, activist, speaker, and ECLECTICALLY BLACK woman who has had the privilege and pleasure of having interviewed and written about some pretty wonderful and dynamic people over the decades that God has blessed me to be here.

I am putting together this GoFundMe in my behalf because I lost my ability to walk nearly 4 years ago during the sequestation of Covid. No, I did not have covid! But I had started to lose my ability to walk without pain, drugs or a cane during the late 2019 - and was undergoing a specialized aquatherapy to restore my ability to walk at a facility called Aquahab in Philadelphia. I was beginning to make progress, however everything shut down during March of 2020, and by April of 2020, I had completely lost my capacity to walk or stand - and was basically bed bound, except for the Mobility Scooter I had purchased to be able to get around. The scooter was a work horse and made it possible to be able to participate in many events subsequent to the pandemic, attend cover stories, and continue with my writing, etc.

However, the scooter "DIED" literally in July. Simultaneously, the nurse practitioner who pays regular visits to chart my progress informed me that my being in a seated position 24 hours a day was causing my muscles, limbs and other parts of my body to atropjhy, blocking circulation, and causing huge lesions on my legs and feet.

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It was recommended that I transition from a scooter to a specialized power wheelchair with a built in stand up feature, would made it possible to allow the circulation from my legs back to my heart. It's a specialized device, that may be covered by Medicare and Medicaid, but takes an act of God and Congress to get - even though my primary care physician has declared it a medical necessity. I was also told by the Durable Medical Sales representative that they did not sell these devices, and it would be practically impossible to get one. That turned out to be untrue - however, most of those who deal with medical equipment are trying to shove their outdated devices on us, while they still can, and collect a commission while doing so.

As I began to do research, I found that there are several power standing wheelchairs, that range in price from moderate to monsterous. My health is very important to me. And I would not be the first Black woman to be told that something was impossible, or would take an inordinant amount of time, while others are receiving the benefit of life saving devices.

I am putting together this GoFundMe in hopes that you will assist me in obtaining the Standing Wheelchair so I can save my lower limbs, regain my ability to be of use to the brothers and sisters in my community.

I've been doing quite a bit of research as to who makes the standing Wheelchair, and who has the best features, and have come across the DRACO Standing Wheelchair - which ranges in cost from $9,000 to $13,000 - depending on the vendor. It works indoors and outdoors, and has unique therapeutic features that enhance circulation in my legs and feet. 

DRACO POWER STANDING WHEELCHAIR

Me on my little Putt-Putt before it died

 

Most of you who know me know that I generally don't solicit assistance from my friends or relatives; unless it's dire. Well, this has become dire - since I've not been able to leave my home in more than a month, and also because poor circulation generates clots. Additionally, even with my primary physician's medial necessity, I've been informed it may take Medicare/medicaid two to six months before I receive the mobility device. That could basically jeopardize me for an embolism, or other dangers that result with the blockage in the circulatory system. The formal term is Chronic Venous Insufficiency. I've been to Johns Hopkins Hospital, Penn Medicine, Lankenau Hospital and the verdict is that the lack of blood flow from my legs to my heart can generate clots and other dangers.

Three years ago, in October 2021 I had two clots travel up to my veins towards my lungs, but, thanks to the good doctors at Penn medicine, were caught in time and dissolved.

At this juncture, keeping my legs elevated - as some have recommended - is not sufficient, nor are the "compression garments" they prescribe. The blockage is a result of my inability to stand or walk .

Of course, I am always looking out for a miracle and am researching doctors who specialize in healing CVI. And I stay prayed up. But being assisted in standing, and the other therapeutic benefits of the standing wheelchair will be a GodSend.

I thank you for taking the time to read this; and appreciate whatever contribution you feel moved to make to make this happen.

Stay Blessed & ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria DULAN-Wilson

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 Thanks again for your love, your support and your assistance:

 

NOW THAT YOU KNOW

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?

STAY BLESSED &

ECLECTICALLY BLACK 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY REV. AL SHARPTON October 3, 2019

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

October is full of heroes - I guess that's the nature of Libra - they believe in justice - they can't help themselves - they not only have the ability to see both sides of a situation, equitably, but they are heaven bent on making sure others are treated fairly.

Such is the nature of brother/friend Rev. Al Sharpton - who celebrated his birthday on October 3rd.  We're celebrating his milestone 65th Birthday Anniversary. 
I consider him one of the busiest brothers on the planet.  He keeps a non-stop schedule in our behalves, leading the most dynamic national activist organization on the planet - appropriately named the National Action Network. 

Happy Birthday, Reverend Al Sharpton

Today marks the 65^th birthday of our Founder/President Reverend Al Sharpton.  We thank Reverend Sharpton for his sacrifice and commitment to social justice and his vision in 1991 to create National Action Network, which has become one of the nation’s most visible civil rights organization. 

For almost 30 years, NAN has been at the vanguard in the fight for social justice. As President Barack Obama noted, Reverend Sharpton has been the “voice for the voiceless.” Throughout this month, there will be many opportunities to reflect on Reverend Sharpton’s life and legacy as we continue forward in the fight for equality. 


Happy birthday, Rev!

Rev. Sharpton has poured his life's work into building up NAN to last into posterity. Please donate today to ensure that NAN continues fighting for justice. Help us uphold the dream, legacy and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Instead of giving The Rev a gift, donate $1 - $1000 to help National Action Network continue to fight for justice and equality with criminal justice, police misconduct, voting rights, and so much more...

Click here to donate to the movement today and wish Rev. Al Sharpton a very Happy 65th Birthday!

https://nationalactionnetwork.net/rev-sharptons-65th-birthday-fundraiser/

Please note: National Action Network, Inc. is a  duly registered 501(C)-4, and thus your donation is NOT tax-deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes

Rev. Al is part of a pantheon of Librans whom I admire, including the late Johnnie Cochran, who would have been 82 on October 2; my sister/friend Dorothy Pittman-Hughes, also October 2; Amiri Baraka, whose birthdate is October 7, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, born October 8 - each of whom has devoted their lives to justice, and a better quality of life for Black people.

Paid for by National Action Network

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Get Out The Vote - Ramp Up Your Support: Re-Elect Tom Wolf for Governor

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

Well we're now in the 8th month - and are on a 3 month, 90 day count down to the general election.  We are on a count down to turn red states blue, take back the Senate and Congress, and reverse the curse that has pervaded the US for the past two years under T-rump.  Expect to see more and more articles and info from me - and if you've not already done so, make sure you follow up on the info I am providing you.  Also make a vow to never, ever allow ourselves to be caught in a situation like this again.

This is a solicitation for a contribution of $5.00 - something we can all afford - and if you think you can sit by and not contribute to a campaign, you are totally naive - or just cheap.  When we each pitch in, while at the same time getting our friends, neighbors, and associates - and our 18 year olds - registered to vote - we are taking charge of our future, instead of just sitting on the sidelines and treating the T-rump administration as an ongoing comedy show instead of  tragedy and travesty it truly is.

STAY BLESSED

 

Gloria

 

 

From: [HUGE UPDATE] - WolfForPa.com

 

 

GOVERNOR TOM WOLF

 

We are completely speechless! Since we told you Donald Trump was coming to Pennsylvania, THOUSANDS of supporters have stepped up to fight back against Trump by chipping in to help Democratic Governor Tom Wolf! But Gloria, we realized you haven’t made a donation to help us hit our $5,000 goal before Trump takes the stage tonight. CHIP IN TO REACH OUR $5,000 GOAL?  NO DONATION  Just $2,102 to go! Chip in $5 or $10 now to help us hit this goal before Trump takes the stage in a few hours → $5 $15 $25 $50 $100 Other Trump just barely won Pennsylvania in 2016. That makes Tom Wolf the ONLY incumbent Democratic governor running in a state that Trump won. So this race is going to be close -- and Trump knows it. That’s why he’s going ALL-OUT to help Republicans win big in Pennsylvania this November. And that’s why we’re relying on your support to take them on. Please, pitch in $5 or $10 to Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s re-election campaign. Every dollar makes a difference: https://secure.wolfforpa.com/Trump-in-PA Thanks, Wolf for PA Paid for by Tom Wolf for Governor Contributions or gifts to Tom Wolf for Governor are not tax deductible.

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TIME TO COMMIT TO HELPING HILLARY AGAINST T-RUMP - CHIP IN TO THE BATTLEGROUND FUND

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

The campaign is most likely going to be between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, now that Cruz has bowed out of the picture.

Your help, support, assistance is needed now more than ever.  I am posting this for those of you who do not have huge donations to make, but want to be able help defeat T-Rump -  Please give, and also share this site with others -  It's going to take all of us - rich, moderate, poor, Black, white, Latino, Asian- do defeat this pariah.

STAY BLESSED

Gloria

 HillaryClinton.com <info@hillaryclinton.com> wrote:

We literally cannot wait another day here

Friend -- There's an old rule of investing in campaigns: Your dollar today means more than your dollar tomorrow. So while it might seem silly that I'm asking you to chip in to our new Battleground Fund while we're still wrapping up this primary, give me a minute to explain why it's important: Every day that we wait to start building the very best possible team in key states like Ohio and Colorado is a day that we delay reaching out to supporters to make sure they're registered to vote and ready to get out the word in their communities for Hillary. If we want to come out with a victory on November 8th, we have to put in the work right now. We're looking for 79 donations to the Battleground Fund from your area today -- will you chip in $1? Donate $1 Get out there! Robby Robby Mook Campaign Manager Hillary for America Hillary needs you now more than ever -- chip in $1 to join more than one million grassroots donors standing with her: Donate $1   Paid for by Hillary for America, a grassroots campaign of 1.2 million donors committed to electing Hillary Clinton (and keeping Donald Trump out of the White House). Contributions or gifts to Hillary for America are not tax deductible. This email was sent to gloriadulanwilson@gmail.com. This is your campaign, so if you have thoughts on anything at all, just click here to send us a message! If you'd like more information on key policies, visit hillaryclinton.com/issues. Getting emails from Hillary for America is one of the best ways to stay in touch with this campaign, but if you really want to scale back, click here to receive less email and click here to unsubscribe. There are other ways to stay involved -- be sure to follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Puedes encontrar más información sobre la campaña de Hillary en español aquí. If you're still reading this, you must be a really dedicated Hillary supporter. Yee-haw for you! Thanks so much for doing everything you can to elect Hillary Clinton as our next president. Hillary for America, P.O. Box 5256, New York, NY 10185 Privacy Policy