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8.08.2024

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.

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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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1.17.2017

GLORIA DULAN-WILSON GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN RELAUNCH 2017

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By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

I originally launched a GoFundMe Campaign in October of 2016. 38 friends and family members responded and contributed. Thanks so much to you for your love and generosity. Because of a shortfall, I am re-establishing the campaign. If you can find a place in your hearts to do so, I would really appreciate it. Contributions can be as little as $20.00.

This is the link:

https://www.gofundme.com/save-my-knees-a-roof-over-my-head-2twxehyk

Save my Knees & a Roof Over My Head

Hello All: I'm Gloria Dulan-Wilson.

Happy 2017!
2016 was a very challenging period for me. And I was hoping to not have it carry over into the New Year. Most of you know me from FaceBook, and others know me via my blog, ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS, and still others from my many news articles in such publications as the Daily Challenge, The African Sun Times, the NY Beacon and other publications.

But what most folks don't know is that I am struggling with being able to walk for the past few years, as the result of a car accident that should have taken my life. However, God spared me from crashing into a telephone pole. The impact of the vehicle, which hit me from the driver's side at 50 mph, was enough to totally demolish my car, a Mercedes 380 SEL. While I actually walked away from that wreck, seemingly unscathed, and the X-Rays showed no broken bones, the damage was already taking place, unbeknown to me, on the inside. I eventually began to find it more and more difficult to walk without pain. Pain pills didn't help - and there were times when I was taking as many as 12 Aleves a day. It was discovered that I had several minor fractures and that my knees had begun to deteriorate. I recently underwent series of treatments, and am wearing a prescribed support brace to help with the healing of my knees - but Medicare only covers so much, so most of my savings have been devoted to that end.

Most of you know me for my camera work and being on the scene of most of the local social and newsevents - that has now been limited - so much so that I covered the Democratic National Convention in July 2016 from a wheel chair! The doctors had recently begun a series of procedures that may well save my knees, and for which I have been paying for out of my own pocket - when suddenly, in August, 2016, tragedy struck the building next to where I was living, currently live, resulting in it being demolished by the City of Philadelphia's L & I unit.

The demolition process, which took two weeks to accomplish literally rocked the foundation of where I live, so much so that it has now been destabilized, and determined as uninhabitable. I had been given two weeks to move - something for which I had not anticipated nor budgeted for. As it turns out, the owner can be compensated, but tenants cannot. A note was posted on my door saying that we all had to be out by October 1, 2016. I managed to get an extension to December 10. But finding and relocating to a decent, affordable home is bad enough; but it's really difficult when you have limited mobility and limited to no funds. And being on a fixed Social Security income, there is absolutely no stretch for any of this. At this point, this is an emergency - and one which borders on dire. We were forced to vacate by December 10, but not having obtained a place to live, and continuing to work on my mobility has required that I extend my GoFundMe Campaign.

I am so grateful to those friends who immediately responded to my campaign. Your love and generosity will never be forgotten. You are true treasures indeed. However, the funds were not sufficient to either assist in my completing the treatment on my knees - or having a sufficient sum to relocate. So I am re-establishing the fund, and asking for your help in going forward. I find myself between a rock and a hard place. I can't go forward with the treatments for my knees or my living situation without your help, love, and generosity. Thanks to you, the funds that were initially contributed have gone towards my medical fees, but I raised less than 5% of the targeted amount.

Your friendship has meant so much to me over the years, since the deaths of my husband and my mom. You've rallied around me and been a comfort and source of blessing. And I truly hope I've been the same for you as well. My gratitude and appreciation for all the love and support, encouragement and inspiration for your generosity will be everlasting. And God the Living Spirit Almighty will bless you as well, because He has guided me to swallow my pride and open up to you what is going on in my life at this time.

https://www.gofundme.com/save-my-knees-a-roof-over-my-head-2twxehyk

I want to thank you all in advance for your generosity and understanding.

Stay Blessed,
Gloria Dulan-Wilson

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10.20.2016

UPDATED INFORMATION Gloria Dulan-Wilson Launches GoFundMe Campaign to Save her Knees & The Roof Over Her Head Funding Incentive

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson

Hello All:

I want to thank those of my friends and family who have already contributed to my GoFundMeCampaign.
I know we are all facing challenges, so your generosity is greatly appreciated.
I am prepared to offer an "Incentive" of sorts for those who have not decided to contribute in the form of using my writing skills in your behalf - this also applies to those who have already
contributed:
For any contribution of whatever amount, a mention on my page of gratitude, which I will be launching on my Blog: ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS.
For those who contribute $50.00 or more, I will do a blurb on you or your organization, which will appear in my blog;
for those who contribute $100 or more, I will do an article on your or your organization which will appear on my blog.

https://www.gofundme.com/save-my-knees-a-roof-over-my-head-2twxehyk

And for those who are generous enough to contribute $150.00 or more, I will do an article
with your photo on my blog.
I hope this adds value to your decision to contribute to my fund. But far more than that, I appreciate the fact that you have been in my corner during the challenges to my health and my having a home, and will be as grateful for the $25.00 as for the larger sums. Because there is a blessing
in every contribution for both the giver and the receiver.

Thanks so very much.
Stay Blessed &
ECLECTICALLY BLACK - Gloria

PS: I appreciate whatever your donation may be. I would also appreciate it if you would share this with anyone you think would also be interested in helping.

Thanks again so much for your interest, concern, generosity and support.

Stay Blessed

Gloria

This is the link:

https://www.gofundme.com/save-my-knees-a-roof-over-my-head-2twxehyk

Save my Knees & a Roof Over My Head

Hello All: I'm Gloria Dulan-Wilson.

This has been a very challenging period for me. Most of you know me from FaceBook, and others know me via my blog, ECLECTICALLY BLACK NEWS, and still others from my many news articles in such publications as the Daily Challenge, The African Sun Times, the NY Beacon and other publications.

But what most folks don't know is that I have been struggling with being able to walk for the past few years as the result of a car accident that should have taken my life. However, God spared me from crashing into a telephone pole. The impact of the vehicle, which hit me from the driver's side at 50 mph, was enough to totally demolish my car, a Mercedes 380 SEL . While I actually walked away from that wreck, seemingly unscathed, and the X-Rays showed no broken bones, the damage was already taking place unbeknown to me on the inside. I eventually began to find it more and more difficult to walk without pain. Pain pills didn't help. It was discovered that I had several minor fractures and that my knees had begun to deteriorate. I had been undergoing a series of treatments, and wearing a prescribed support brace to help with the healing of my knees - and most of my savings have been devoted to that end.

Most of you know me for my camera work and being on the scene of most of the local social and newsevents - that has now been limited so much so that I covered the Democratic National Convention from a wheel chair! The doctors have recently begun a series of procedures that may well save my knees, for which I have been paying for out of my own pocket - when suddenly, in August, tragedy struck the building next to where I currently live, resulting in it being demolished.

The demolition process, which took two weeks to accomplish literally rocked the foundation of where I live, so much so that it has now been destabilized, and determined as uninhabitable. We have been given weeks to move - something for which I had not anticipated nor budgeted for. As it turns out, the owner can be compensated, but tenants cannot. A note was posted on my door saying that we all had to be out by October 31, 2016. I managed to get an extension, but time is now imminent. And finding and relocating to a decent, affordable home is bad enough; but it's really difficult when you have limited mobility and limited to no funds. And being on a fixed Social Security income, there is absolutely no stretch for any of this. At this point, this is an emergency - and one which borders on dire.

So I am asking for your help in this situation. I find myself between a rock and a hard place. I can't go forward with the treatments for my knees or my living situation without your help, love, and generosity.

Your friendship has meant so much to me over the years, since the deaths of my husband and my mom. You've rallied around me and been a comfort and source of blessing. And I truly hope I've been the same for you as well. My gratitude and appreciation for all the love and support, encouragement and inspiration for your generosity will be everlasting. And God the Living Spirit Almighty will bless you as well, because He has guided me to swallow my pride and open up to you what is going on in my life at this time.

https://www.gofundme.com/save-my-knees-a-roof-over-my-head-2twxehyk

I want to thank you all in advance for your generosity and understanding.

Stay Blessed,
Gloria Dulan-Wilson

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8.08.2024

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

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1.17.2017

GLORIA DULAN-WILSON GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN RELAUNCH 2017

Save my Knees & a Roof Over My Head

10.20.2016

UPDATED INFORMATION Gloria Dulan-Wilson Launches GoFundMe Campaign to Save her Knees & The Roof Over Her Head Funding Incentive

Save my Knees & a Roof Over My Head

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