Put Ken Back in His Chair
    
     “My name is Ken Adell and I am paralyzed from the neck down. I acquired this disability over 22 years ago, it has definitely changed my life. I currently am confined to a bed except for three hours a day in my wheelchair, and am trying to raise money for a alternating pressure cushion that will prevent pressure sores and enable me to sit upright for my Wedding this year.”       Currently Ken spends 21 hours a day on an alternating pressure mattress this helps to keep circulation going and his butt from showing any signs of pink on the skin. For three hours he gets in that chair and takes the pain to keep his cardiovascular system strong. Rolling with his dogs three blocks to the park for a full hour of exercise and independence.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ken at: quadell@comcast.net

   You can view information on the cushion here at (easecushion.com)

     The owner of Easecushion started his company when the US Air Force contracted him to develop a cushion for bombardier and Air Force fighting pilots those that have to sit in seats a long time and take high pressures

      Ken needs to be able to sit longer periods so he can get back to work. Right now sitting any more than three hours to make a doctors appointment his butt turns pink. (left side of the image) it's painful and he knows he has to get out of the chair so it will recover and not turn into an ulcer (right side of the image). The alternating pressure on this cushion will provide the necessary relief he needs. Avoiding turning pink at all and be pain free.

     To get this cushion I have to send photographs from both the side and the front as well as a picture of the cushion I am currently on and describe to him exactly how I want the custom sculpted urethane 'Butt Cup' precisely shaped to fit the individual user and wheelchair. This part is critical because 20 years ago I had a pressure sore fixed like the one pictured below and they removed part of my hip. For 20 years I've been sitting on one ischial tuberous and have lost all the muscle tissue since then leaving me down to skin and bone.

     I saw an orthopedic surgeon in February, 2009, and he told me there is not a surgeon in the state that would touch my hips. He said that my only hope is to not break through the skin or cause a pressure sore, and the alternative is to completely lose my legs.

      Find out more about Ken Adell and his contributions to the disabled