Comfort Medical & Wheel:Life Partner with The Woody Foundation

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Oct. 2, 2016 - PRLog -- Comfort Medical, LLC, a leading national mail-order provider of urological and ostomy supplies, and Wheel:Life, a popular media publication and social community for wheelchair users, have partnered with The Woody Foundation, a not-for-profit serving the paralyzed community. Together, they are expanding awareness of a free nationwide program that provides Woody Packs to quadriplegics and other people with limited hand dexterity due to paralysis.

Imagine how many times a day you use your hands to pick-up a phone, cup, pen, fork or an ID card. Individuals with limited hand function can use the assistive devices in a Woody Pack to overcome these and other daily obstacles. The adaptive aids allow users to be more independent on a daily basis.

"The partnership with Comfort Medical and Wheel:Life has opened our platform of giving back to the community like we have never dreamed was possible and we couldn't be happier. The purpose of the Woody Pack is to spread awareness that assistive devices can help people with limited hand functioning due to their paralysis because independent living is so important," Woody Foundation Executive Director Lucy Foerster says.

Woody Packs include:

·        ID holders with a retractable cord to attach on a wheelchair,

·        grip tape,

·        adaptive forks & spoons,

·        a cup with a closeable top and long straws that you can heat up and bend into different shapes to make drinking easier,

·        a wheelchair cup holder,

·        a wheelchair side bag and

·        a handi-zap (a ring with a stylus attached to it that can be used on many different types of electronic and touch screen devices).

Thanks to the exclusive partnership with Comfort Medical and Wheel:Life, Woody Packs now also include the opportunity to request a variety of catheter samples that are specifically chosen for people with limited hand dexterity, as well as all of the free books that Wheel:Life offers on the topics of fundraising, accessible travel and relationship advice.

"Comfort Medical is honored to partner with the Woody Foundation in their mission to help quadriplegics live more independently.  We believe this relationship will lead to a better quality of life for the community we serve," says Ryan Flannery, President of Comfort Medical.

"Wheelchair users often visit our site specifically looking for resources that help them with daily living issues and challenges. The Woody Foundation fits perfectly with our readership, and we are thrilled to share their story as well as their free programs," Wheel:Life Director Lisa Wells explains.

About the Woody Foundation
The Woody Foundation, Inc. is a not for profit organization formed to raise funds to help improve the lives of those living with paralysis. The namesake of the foundation, James "Woody" Beckham suffered his spinal cord injury making a rugby tackle in January 2011. Since then, Woody, his family and friends have bonded together to raise over $1.5 million dollars to help others with paralysis, The Woody Foundation also distributes Woody Packs for free – the Woody Pack is a backpack loaded with assistive devices to help those with limited hand functioning. Request a Woody Pack at www.woodyfoundation.org.

About Wheel:Life
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Comfort Medical, Wheel:Life is a global initiative that assists people in addressing the many questions and challenges that come with using a wheelchair. In addition to their active social community, Wheel:Life offers members a free monthly digital publication and complimentary advice books on fundraising, relationship advice and accessible travel destinations across the US, as well as special events with the Abilities Expo and SPORTS 'N SPOKES magazine. Join more than 30,000 friends who use wheelchairs at www.wheel-life.org or www.facebook.com/wheellifeonline.

About Comfort Medical, LLC
Based in Coral Springs, FL, Comfort Medical, LLC is a leading national mail-order provider of urological and ostomy supplies. Comfort is committed to supporting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals by providing a diverse product offering, convenient home delivery, education and support. Their attention to detail, unmatched customer service, and dedication to helping customers live a happier, healthier life are just a few of the many reasons Comfort is one of the fastest growing catheter and ostomy supply companies in the nation. Comfort Medical, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Medical Holdings, LLC.  Visit www.comfortmedical.com.

Media Contacts:

Lucy B. Foerster

Executive Director

The Woody Foundation

Phone: 305.586.3107

Email: lucy@woodyfoundation.org

Jeff McDaniel

Vice President of Marketing
Comfort Medical, LLC
Phone: 813-952-8782
Email: Jeff.McDaniel@comfortmedical.com

Lisa Wells
Director
Wheel:Life

Phone: 678-232-1330
Email: lisa@wheel-life.org