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"Russell Livermore is an amazing man," said Bouchard. "Despite what somewould see as a devastating setback, he and his wife, Mary Louise, have neverlost hope. Russ has made great strides over the past six years, and I knowthat the Lift Aid 2000 unit provided by Project Freedom has played aninstrumental role in Russ' recovery. The ease with which Mary Louise can movehim from his bed to wheelchair is amazing. And she can do it without riskinginjury to her or to Russ."
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Livermore will be among those in attendance at the 1st Annual ProjectFreedom Award Dinner on September 27, 2007 at the Troy Marriott Hotel, whenBouchard receives his award. The dinner, which begins at 7 p.m., will beemceed by WJR morning drive host Paul W. Smith. The Project Freedom awardwill be presented to Mr. Bouchard by Mr. J. Thomas Clark. Tickets for thedinner are available for Patrons at $150 per person, and Benefactor tickets,which include a private reception prior to the event, are available for $250by calling 248-644-4747. All proceeds go to Project Freedom for purchase ofadditional lift units.
Project Freedom is a nonprofit organization started in 2001 with themission of providing lifting devices to needy disabled individuals throughoutMichigan. Since its inception the program has grown from five lifts in March,2001 to the more than 97 lifts currently in service. The lift is freestandingand takes up less than one square foot of floor space. The lift electricallylowers a four-point harness that connects to a sling placed under the patient.Then the patient can be safely raised and moved anywhere in the room withlittle risk of injury to the patient or caregiver.
Project Freedom installs the lifts at no charge to the recipient andallows them to use it for as long as it is needed. When the patient no longerneeds the lift, it is removed, refurbished and placed into another home.Through this system, Project Freedom has been able to assist more than 200families as the number of lifts has grown.
Project Freedom is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, and donations maybe tax deductible depending on each individual's tax situation. The programwas launched in 2001 by the Hospitaler's Committee of Detroit Commandery No.1, K.T., a local Masonic organization. Additional information is available atwww.projectfreedommi.org or by calling (734) 240-2565.
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