Donnie, a 61-year-old recent below-the-knee amputee, faced a difficult challenge after surgery—securing the necessary supplies for his wound care. With daily dressing changes required for proper healing, he found himself struggling to afford the supplies he needed, especially since he was also purchasing other essentials like absorbant briefs.
During a monthly check-in with his WILS case manager, Donnie mentioned these struggles, highlighting that he couldn’t change his dressing as often as needed due to the cost of supplies. Hearing this, his case manager sprang into action. Thanks to WILS’ partnership with the Jeremiah 29:11 Warehouse, Donnie was provided with a donation of wound dressing pads, gauze wrap, absorbant briefs, and bed protection pads—all at no cost.
When Donnie received the much-needed items, his relief was evident. “Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is so helpful. Dressing supplies and incontinence briefs are so expensive, and you just saved me so much money!”
This simple act of support allowed Donnie to focus on his recovery without the added stress of financial worry. At WILS, we’re committed to helping individuals like Donnie get the resources they need to maintain their independence and health. Every success story, big or small, is a reminder of the power of community and care.