SCI/BOMB BLAST WISH LIST

Wish list for the Recreational and Occupational Therapy teams from the SCI / Poly-trauma / Nursing home areas at Haley VA

Wii Remotes and Games The Wii has been an amazing hit, especially with those who have more physical function. We have been able to use it during Recreation Therapy and Physical Therapy treatments to maximize function. Still, we’ve found the need to have more of the Wii remotes (usually about $40 each) so we can add more players at one time. We’ve also found that the Wii Playground game would be an excellent option for our Spinal Cord Injured vets and service members who have less function, as many of the games on it do not require the 2-button coordination like some other games do.

Xbox, Play Station and PC games We have a video game consoles as well as PCs here that the patients are able to use during Recreation Therapy. Used video games and systems are always welcome.

Electric Shavers Many of our people are coming back with missing fingers. Electric shavers make shaving much safer for them then using the regular safety razors to shave.

Headphones (again for bedside use, primarily in 4-bed rooms--- but the cheap kind because we cannot share them among patients, hygiene, so they must be “disposable”) Also for bedside use, cheap headphones help to “keep the peace” when the bedside TV sets are played too loud for the roommates.

Puzzle Books (word searches, crosswords, Sudoku, misc.) Puzzle books like word searches, crosswords, sudoku, etc. are always used by our patients, especially those that are stuck in bed long term.

Laptop Stands (www.easychairworkstation.com ) Our laptop stands have been amazing, particularly for the long term bedside patients. It allows them to go on-line for anything they need, accommodate nearly all laptop sizes, and gives them the freedom to manage their bills, e-mail and other personal affairs while they are here for long term healing/rehab. We have found them at www.easychairworkstation.com , and these have been the best ones to use with the height of power wheelchairs and hospital beds.

*** Ethernet cables for bedside connection (patients bring their own laptops but not the cables, so we ned some to loan out) I think we are in good shape now for ethernet cables at bedside, thanks to your devotion and the kindness of your donors.

****NEW****
We are also looking forward to a new group (cooking), called Bon Apetit, but are still in the planning stages for it. We are trying to gather a variety of smaller cooking appliances that can be used for many different types of meal preps. We are looking for new items due to appliance recalls that could affect our use of used items.

1. countertop convection oven (deep enough for 12-inch pizza to cook)
2.griddle
3.rectangular electric skillet
4. stand mixer

This group would allow our new and old injuries to work together, improving functional skills and abilities, to create simple meals. This would include safety tasks, cutting, pouring, opening packages, teamwork, collaboration, making healthy choices, nutrition, etc. The patients are excited to see this happen too!

The nursing home can always use personal hygiene items, PJs, socks, underwear and other types of items needed by patients who sometimes can not afford and have no other families to help them obtain.

Haley House Fund has a shared kitchen and laundry area for families of the wounded staying there to use. They can always use grocery items to fill the kitchen cabinets to help feed the families staying with them as well as laundry items. To see more http://www.haleyhousefund.com

ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY NEEDED AND APPRECIATED, PLZ HELP OUT OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN FIGHTING FOR THIS COUNTRY !

Plz send paypal donations to Shelly Vail at:

MShores@ij.net

FROM =XE=BUFARDO

Hey fellas,
I just had a chance to check forums. Riff I got the package three days ago they helo dropped it in to me with fresh team to train so let me say OMG! You the man. That was a freaking awsome package dude I swear you were reading my mind! You guys went over the call of duty. But thats how =XE= rolls!!!!

I owe you guys. Everyone cant belive that im getting this stuff from my gamming buddies. I explained that it is more than just games, we mean business! What great testimony to how =XE= works. This is why I joined. Not to get free stuff, but to be a part of somthing better than the everyday crap that one or all of us have to put up with. You all have made me glad to have met you, and that is somthing that just doesnt happen to me very much. Thank you guys again and believe me those are not just words they are true feelings.

Third package from =XE=Meatrock is scheduled to arrive soon, update will follow its arrival.

FROM =XE=BUFARDO

OK =XE=,
My Battalion Commander and the Company, Commander along with the Battalion Sergeant Major, My First Sergeant and a couple of other guys all decided that they needed to come out here and see me. They loaded up the BlackHawks and flew out to my combat out post and they brought my team our mail! So With that said, Thank You all for the support You and your friends have shown us. The Oreos were an instant hit and went fast! The snack packs are being handed out to our Infantry brothers and MP's as they come thru the fuel point in the armored vehicles, oh yea we even share with the secret squirrel guys, otherwise known as SF, Operators, Shooters and any other cooooool name you can come up with like Dusty Ninjas.

So as you see the products are bringing a little joy to the boys rolling out the gate everyday! My thanks to all of you who made this happen, Mr Roboto the coffees were Just what the doctor ordered. As there is none to be had on the post until now. So that my friend was a god send, much thanks. Oh yea Just so you all know the little princess fruit snacks brought great joy to all who made fun of me for them, so again Mr Roboto thanks for that, Riff Raff will insult you later for me!!! Lol. The CD-R's were used almost as fast as I could open them so that was really awesome! I still have plenty but just thought that I should mention that also, thanks again. Thank you Kilroy, Death for orchestrating the Operation. The baby wipes are to be used in time they are great to clean up with during chow time as there is not many napkins, also the dust and dirt is starting to pick up, great to stay fresh! So clean. lol

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I have e-mailed all the team members that are in active military duty and asked them if they would also like us to send them a =XE= care package. Feel free to donate as you are able, these guys are out there each day dodging bullets for you and I, so lets try and send them a BIG THANK YOU for all the stuff they go thru to keep this country safe. If you are interested in donating there is a post in the =XE= forums that will tell you just how you can help out. All donations are greatly appreciated.