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+    Diagnosed Aug 2005

+     Bipap March 2007

+     PEG July 2007

+     Trache and Vent July 2008

Still Living, Loving & Laughing

I post this as a consideration for those that can't afford to purchase a lift and for those that don't have access to an ALS Society loan closet.

We were fortunate to have one donated to us. If that did not happen we were looking at over $10,000.00. Totally ridiculous. I did a lot of thinking about how to build an affordable one before we were blessed by this donation.

Anyway, what I would have done is this:
Use 3 inch "I" beam, we can purchase a 24 foot length for $110.00
Go to Canadian Tire (or similar supply store) and purchase a 12 volt winch, they are very small, rated for 2000 pounds and cost $100.00
Then purchase a trolley for $75.00. This runs on the "I" beam.

So, for about $300.00 you can have a sturdy lift system. The only thing to keep in mind is it may be hard to get professional caregivers to use it. But we can't afford professional, high priced, caregivers and everyone else has no problem using it.

The only other thing you will need is a small 12 volt battery, they cost $20.00.

Superwinch 2000 lb Winch

$79.99