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My name is Allen Benge, and I was, at one time, a deputy sheriff and corporal for a sheriff's office in Arizona as well as a Volunteer Firefighter. I had RK surgery on my right eye to reduce the weight of my glasses for safety. The surgery was less than successful, leaving me night blind. I had to resign from both agencies as I refused to endanger another officer ot firefighter. I ended up in private security in Southern California, where I got my left leg broken at the knee, leaving me totally disabled. Since then, I have broken my left ankle and have hardware in it. I am now 72 years old, and suffer from COPD, apnea, diabetes Type 2, syncope and more. I recently surrendered my Driver's License, fearing passing out while driving.. We just moved to Arizona from Washington state so my wife could help care for her mother, who fell and broke her right shoulder. I am overdue for a mobility scooter, but Medicare regulations only allow a scooter for indoor use. The scooters they want to give me (with me paying 20% for) would need a ramp built to get it into the house, then only be usable in the living room and kitchen. When my wife is away from the house, I am a virtual prisoner. I cannot walk more than about 20 feet, and we live in the Northern Sonora Desert, with temps reaching 120 degrees F. I have located a scooter that will serve my needs, but it cost almost $3,000, and we are on So-so Security, and the move from Washington killed us financially. To avoid bankruptcy, we had to sign up with a credit repair firm. I need to be able to go to the store, or Walmart, or downtown to have a coffee with friends. As it is, I cannot get out of the house. Please, give what you can. I remember the feeling of giving to help others, and I would like you to experience that feeling. God Bless You, whether or not you can help.
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