  VIP is proud to report that we have received a $4,000 grant from the Sundt Foundation to support the VIP Scholarship Program. With this generous grant, VIP will be able to give another 40 hours of free therapy through our scholarship program!
Sundt has been dedicated to improving the communities where it operates. In 1999, Sundt expanded this effort by creating the Sundt Foundation, a separate non-profit organization focused on the needs of disadvantaged children and adults. The Foundation receives most of its funding through employee contributions, which are matched by the company. The Foundation also supports volunteer efforts by employees to collect food for disadvantaged families, repair homes, and raise money through fundraising events. To date, they have provided over $7.7 million in aid to community organizations in Arizona, California, and Texas. To learn more about the Sundt Foundation and the great work they are doing visit: http://www.sundt.com/community-industry/sundt-foundation/ VIP is proud to be one of their chosen community organizations and we are thankful for their generous support of the VIP Scholarship Program!
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 Here at VIP, the patients are our priority. In 2015, we formed the VIP Scholarship Program with the goal of never turning away a patient due to financial need. We are proud to say that each year the program has grown significantly!
2015: 90 Hours of free therapy were provided 2016: 140 Hours of free therapy were provided Now, in 2017, VIP is proud to announce that for the 2nd year in a row the Cushman Foundation has provided VIP with a $10,000 grant for the VIP Scholarship Program! We could not be more honored to be supported by this foundation and have the ability to help those most in need. This grant gives us the ability to continue giving back- to give 100 hours of free therapy to be exact! Scholarships are available to military, veterans, and low income individuals. Check out the VIP Scholarship Program page for more details on how to get involved today! VIP has proudly awarded a VIP Scholarship to Jeff, one of our most determined patients. Jeff suffered a stroke about 3 years ago and works hard every single day. He is tough, and always has a positive attitude. We are thankful to have him at VIP and see the progress he makes everyday! Jeff wrote his story for a reunion and it is inspiring! Read below:  On December 15 th 2013, life as I knew it, changed forever. It started as a normal enough day, once I got to work, I started to feel tired and sick. I thought I was coming down with the flu, right before the holidays no less. I grabbed my things, told my boss I was going home sick, and I'd be back in a few days. I then proceeded to drive 20 miles home on the freeway. To this day, I don't remember much of the drive.
Once I arrived home, a quick thinking family member realized the truth --- I was having a stroke. 911 was called, ems's arrived & I was taken to Grossmont hospital. After running a series of tests, I was admitted to the ICU. My prognosis was not good. I had lost everything, toes to nose, on my right side. I couldn't even swallow. After 7 days, I'd improved enough to be transferred to the neuro unit. After 5 days, on Christmas Day, I was sent to inpatient rehab. That started 6 weeks of intense therapy, speech, PT, OT, etc. Finally, on February 7th, I was discharged home. In a wheel chair. Months later, I would learn that I actually had 4 bilateral strokes. The cause has never been determined, despite extensive testing and numerous doctor visits. I started outpatient therapy a few days later. Three days a week, 3 hours a day. I continued to improve. I was able to trade the wheelchair for a cane and leg brace. On November 11th, 2014, I returned to work part time. I'm very lucky to have such a great employer. Fast forward, to today, I'm working about 20 hours a week and still in therapy. I'm blessed to be able to go to VIP Neuro rehab. It would have been easy to give up and focus on what I'd lost. Instead, I used what I did have left to improve. Remarkably, my cognitive skills weren't damaged -- I couldn't speak, but I was texting away in the neuro unit. It's been a battle and the improvements have at time been slow in coming. Luckily, I'm rather stubborn. A cousin told me that you don't really miss things until they're gone. How true! Learning to function as a one handed lefty has been a real challenge. So has the near constant fatigue. My outlook on life has changed dramatically. I'm more grateful than ever now. One day at a time, one step at a time.  VIP is proud to share about one of our latest scholarship patients, Keith! Keith was refereed to VIP by Living Spinal and we are privileged to have him join us.
Keith suffered a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident, 10 years ago, while volunteering in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Since then, he has not slowed down! He enjoys playing sports, such as tennis and lacrosse. Keith was the SD Wheelchair Tennis Director and builds furniture and decor for a living. He still enjoys building motorcycles and rides his trike (adapted motorcycle) daily. Keith is most excited about getting to work on the Lokomat! He has done many years of therapy, but has not had the opportunity to work on this piece of equipment, and as you can tell by the smile, he is loving it! Thank you to all those who contribute to the VIP and make the VIP Scholarship Program possible. 10% of all our donations go directly to this program, so everyone plays a part!  Carol was one of VIP's first patients and we are proud to have her as part of the VIP family!
This month, the VIP Scholarship Program has awarded Carol two months of free therapy. We are pleased to be able to assist her not only physically, but financially as well after so many years of hard work and fundraising on her part! Carol was born with Cerebral Palsy and has had difficulty moving all her life. She found VIP in 2011 and through therapy has significantly increased her range of motion and overall health. She sees the huge impact that physical therapy has on her daily life and makes it a priority every week. Keep up the hard work Carol! We are all very proud of you!  Cristian enjoying the Lokomat at VIP! VIP is honored to share the story of military scholarship recipient, Cristian and family! We have been amazed by Cristian and his family since first meeting. Their determination and dedication to Cristian's health is inspiring and Cristian is one of the most joyful patients we see all day! At the age of 6, Cristian suffered a stroke, which they found was caused by a cancerous brain tumor. He was in a coma for five months and spent eight months at Rady Children's Hospital.  Cristian before his stroke. Prior to his stroke, Cristian was an active young boy, enjoying playing soccer, baseball and swimming. After his stroke, it was like starting from scratch for Cristian, both physically and neurologically- he was being redeveloped from the inside-out. And this is when Cristian's family took action. His family began working to stimulate his brain again with massages and ROM exercises right after every bed bath. They would read to him, using baby toys that light up, say the alphabet and practice pushing buttons to work on gross motor and fine motor movements.  Cristian and his father in the walking suit! His father, Nelson, who is active duty Navy, built a suit that would allow Cristian to practice walking while still in the hospital. The suit attached Cristian to his father in order to help support Cristian's weight while he practiced taking one step at a time.
Nelson would promise Cristian dessert if he gave a certain amount of steps! The nurses were amazed at the benefits and results of this suit. They started dancing and cheering Cristian on from the nurses station to encourage Cristian to make it all the way to them at the end of the hall. Cristian has come a long way since those early months and we look forward to seeing continued improvement at VIP! And as you can imagine, Cristian loves being on the Lokomat- we are guessing it reminds him of the suit his father built. To donate to Cristian's therapy or learn more about the scholarship program, please visit VIP Scholarship Program.  VIP is proud to have awarded their 1st VIP Scholarship to a Navy veteran, courtesy of the Cushman Foundation, on December 14, 2015.
This scholarship was given to Daryl (pictured left), who served in the Navy for 30 years on active duty. After his time in the Navy, he worked in the defense industry for 13 years. On September 24, 2015 Daryl suffered a severe stroke, which left him partially paralyzed on the right side. Due to this stroke, he has difficulty with balance, use of his hand, speech and memory. Daryl is highly motivated to improve his quality of life and is excited to begin therapy at VIP! After just a few sessions, he already enjoys his time on the Lokomat and feels it is helping him make great strides. We are thankful for his service to our country and honored to be able to help him in his recovery. To learn more about VIP Scholarships, please visit the VIP Scholarship Program.  Charbonnet at recent VIP Fundraiser VIP NeuroRehab receives generous Grant
Cushman Foundation has awarded VIP with a $10,000 Grant for VIP Patient Scholarships San Diego, CA – November 18, 2015 – VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center (VIP) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $10,000 by the Cushman Foundation to support the VIP Scholarship Program. This program was designed in 2015 to assist military, veterans, and low income patients. This grant is a huge stepping stone to reaching VIP’s goal of giving $25,000 to patients through the VIP Scholarship Program. Additionally, $6,000 of this grant will be designated to specifically support new veteran patients. VIP is honored to give back to the military and those who have given so much for this country. With several members of their Board of Directors being active duty military and their current President being a former Navy SEAL, this grant reaches those very near to VIP’s heart. “The Cushman Foundation’s generosity is amazing- it means a lot to know that there are others out there who care about helping my brothers as much as I do,” said David Charbonnet, VIP President, current patient, and former Navy SEAL. VIP, a 501c3 non-profit, located in San Diego. They provide top quality outpatient neurorehabiliative care to disabled military, veterans, children, and to all who are in need. VIP treats patients from ages 4 years old and up, with a focus on those who have difficulty moving secondary to Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, and multiple traumas. The center offers hands on physical therapy and training sessions, which utilize the most modern equipment and advanced technologies, such as, the Lokomat, Giger and FES Bike. VIP works as a team in which each patient plays an active role. Every therapy is customized to help individuals reach their full potential. More information about the VIP Scholarship Fund and application can be found at www.vipneurorehab.org/scholarships. |
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