by MARK STEWART in Brampton 12 months ago
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT COMPANIES TO DONATE A LITTLE BIT.
I’m writing to obtain your help.
I have Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Due to my seemingly constant decline, it has been confirmed through CCAC Case Workers, Occupational therapists, Social Workers, etc. that an accessible washroom needs to be built in my home for safety reasons, not only for myself and my family members, but also for the nurses who care for me. I am currently 99% confined to my wheelchair and am having great difficulty getting help from outside sources, including March of dimes and CMHC (Canada Mortgage Housing Commission).
I have tried to obtain funds to build a small extension on my home to have a roll in roll out accessible washroom. The only problem being that putting me in the basement will be a fire hazard since there is not a quick access to get outside. I have been a very active member of society in giving back in every way possible for many years. I filled out the application for the CMHC and was declined as we made approx $5000 too much. They go by gross income and not take into consideration the money we have to spend for my needs (which can be very costly), let alone those of my wife and children.
I reside in an 1100 square foot home along with my wife and 3 boys. It is a constant struggle to get by, especially since my wife is the only one able to work. I can’t even get into our vehicle and so I rely on taking Transhelp to get to doctor appts., etc. which is an expense in itself.
My only washroom is approx 4 × 6 and I can’t even get my wheelchair into it properly (our door frame is already greatly damaged because of this) so we are left with trying to lift me and this is very dangerous and an added risk of dropping me or hurting my wife and/or nursing help. We have had to call 911 numerous times this year to get help lifting me from the floor.
We can easily build a small extension on the back of my home which can have a bedroom and roll in roll out washroom all on the main level, giving me access to my house and family and avoiding the potential hazards if I was secluded to the basement such as fire, no one seeing me regularly, lack of light and air quality. We have actually been given a quote by a contractor at a cost of approx. $28,000.00 to get this done. The contractor also feels that it would be far better to have an extension done rather than having me downstairs where it could become a safety risk.
I feel trapped in my home and cannot understand why my Community, City or even Country will not help. Do they think it will be cheaper to put me in a long term care facility? I can guarantee it will not be. Even the contractor expressed that as a tax payer he would prefer to see me at home with my family where it will be much cheaper than having me in a long term care facility costing thousands more yearly to have me looked after.
I could be kept at home raising my children along with my wife and being an avid member of society. But we keep getting turned down for funding because we are apparently earning just above average with our combined incomes, mine being the disability pension that I receive. Because of this, it seems as though I don’t deserve the right to be kept safe in my home or with my wife and children.
I find this an outrage and will go to the highest levels needed to obtain the help we deserve as disabled citizens, including television and news media such as yourselves.
Our Mayor in Brampton Susan Fennell has even come on board my fight and has sent letters on my behalf.
I beg for your assistance in any way to help me obtain a comfortable living environment in my own home. We are unable to move to a different location at this time and are left with no choice but to request for help with funding this project.
Your help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I may be losing my fight against MS, but do not want to lose the fight to remain in my home with my family where I belong. I already have nursing care in place, but need the proper facilities implemented.
With my best regards
Mark Stewart
1 Hemlark Court, Brampton
(905) 799-6248
66 Responses
by Paul Hannah, The Duct Cleaning Specialists 12 months ago
Hey Mark, I was touched by your post here, and although this may not be much, but I would be more than happy to provide our services to clean the entire HVAC system at your home, once all the contractors finish doing what they do. I really hope you can get some people to help out. Good luck and all the best. Feel free to contact me at 647-234-3828 if we can be of any help.
Sincerely,
Paul Hannah
The Duct Cleaning Specialists
647-234-3828
www.ductcleaningspecialists.ca
by Elite Designed Concrete Inc 12 months ago
Hi Mark,
We are concrete contractors mostly doing architectual type finishes but we can also do regular concrete work such as wheelchair ramps, etc. Feel free to contact me on my mobile if we can be of assistance somehow. 416-896-8708
Raffy
by general@euromaster.ca 12 months ago
Hello Mark l cant help you with the renovation part however we can offer you and your wife 1 day free service to refresh your walls or do some exterior painting job if you need it. Be positive l am pretty sure some good people will help you and please be free to call me at 416 575 8210 .
All the best Peter.
by Rick Harris 12 months ago
Mark,
I have done wheelchair accessible washrooms that were used by other family members. It is a challenge to say the least. Please contact me and let’s see what we can do to help.
Rick Harris
by Ryan 12 months ago
Great response from the HomeStars community! Any contractor that is able to help out with this worthy cause will receive additional advertising coverage within HomeStars.com. Contact me for details and thanks for stepping up!
Ryan D’Souza
Vice President – Sales
ryan@homestars.com
by Brent R 12 months ago
Hi! Mark . We spoke on the fone! We are a roofing company . Please get your contractor to give us a call Brent 905 447 9182
by Paul Hannah, The Duct Cleaning Specialists 12 months ago
Hey Mark. For the month of June, we are going to donate $10 from every job we do. Our goal is to raise at least $1,000 for you. We are CHALLENGING every other company to do the same and raise some funds.
Every Friday I’ll post an update and would hope others can do the same, so we can see where we stand.
Lets all try and do what we can to help out.
Paul Hannah
The Duct Cleaning Specialists
647-234-3828
www.ductcleaningspecialists.ca
by Stone Trend in North York 12 months ago
Hi Mark ,
I can provide you with the Tile Installation at No Charge.
If this helps you with your loan and balances your budget,please let me know!
http://bathroomsandkitchens.ca
by Mapleleaf Electric Inc - 647-344-3320 12 months ago
Hi Mark,
Every month Mapleleaf Electric donates $10 for every review we recieve to different charities. For the month of June, it would be our pleasure to donate $10 for each review to you!!
Together we can all help!
Alex & Stefanie
Mapleleaf Electric Inc.
647-344-3320
by Affordable Insulation & Renovation, Inc. 12 months ago
Hi Mark,
We would like to donate $20 for every review we receive for the month of June.
All the best.
Jason Girard
Affordable Insulation & Renovation, Inc.