I met Ruth when we both trained for a Half Marathon with Can Too in 2012. I knew that her husband had MS but I didn't know then that she was having signs that she had a rare and severe spinal degenerative disease. Now she faces becoming a quadraplegic in 5-8 years who won't even be able to breathe for herself. Kevin and Ruth have 3 children under 18. She is undergoing treatment from the USA that requires her to be in neck braces, casts unable to move. It is her only hope...She is a quiet, humble, unassuming lady who is trying to be positive and thinks always of her children. She writes a blog that is deeply moving, incredibly sad but shows what an amazing and inspiring individual she is. The family are facing around $400,000 worth of costs to make their home and car accessible to parents in electric wheelchairs so they can try and continue living as normally as possible with their family. She desperately needs an electric wheelchair suitable for her condition. Please donate so we can help her get one. (This is a temporary one above.)
Ruth has a rare and severe degenerative spinal disease which surgeons can do nothing to alleviate. She was given the prognosis of being a quadraplegic in 5-8 years. She has 3 children under 18 and her husband has MS. She desperately needs a custom electric wheelchair
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Ruth Udell Wheelchair Fund
Campaign Creator
Elaine de Jager
Avalon, NSW
Wed, 15 Jul 2015
Nerida Jenkins
$ 100
Dear Ruth
I know what you mean about those high lips & steep inclines onto pathways. My buggy is not very stable and I've literally doubled over backwards & smashed my head!! We should campaign for all metro Sydney to be wheelchair enabled
But my MS is nothing compared to your incredible journey. I really hope you are able to get your new chair sooner than as soon as possible.
I feel your spirit. You truly are an inspiration. You are continuing to climb mountains
I have no doubt you always will
Nxx
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
Laura Mazin
$ 50
You guys are so inspirational - having read your story, and known Kevin for many years, this is the least I can do. All the best for the new wheelchair. Regards Laura Mazin
Sun, 7 Jun 2015
Peter Wellings
$ 50
Thu, 21 May 2015
Anonymous
$ 50
Thu, 21 May 2015
Anonymous
$ 100
Wed, 20 May 2015
Ross Polley
$ 50
We, complete strangers, admire your fortitude. Happy to assist.
Tue, 19 May 2015
Anonymous
$ 50
Tue, 19 May 2015
Lata, Mark and Zachary Wilkinson
$ 30
Hi Ruth, My heart goes out to you and your family. What an inspirational family and God bless.
Ruth has a rare and severe degenerative spinal disease which surgeons can do nothing to alleviate. She was given the prognosis of being a quadraplegic in 5-8 years. She has 3 children under 18 and her husband has MS. She desperately needs a custom electric wheelchair
Dear Ruth I know what you mean about those high lips & steep inclines onto pathways. My buggy is not very stable and I've literally doubled over backwards & smashed my head!! We should campaign for all metro Sydney to be wheelchair enabled But my MS is nothing compared to your incredible journey. I really hope you are able to get your new chair sooner than as soon as possible. I feel your spirit. You truly are an inspiration. You are continuing to climb mountains I have no doubt you always will Nxx