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CHANDA PLAN FUNDRAISER
The National Research Council reported that 40 percent of the estimated 200,000 people with spinal cord injuries develop pressure sores. Because the average cumulative cost per pressure sore is an estimated $58,000 (National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 1990), the savings to prevent avoidable conditions is significantly low.
HISTORY: Ms. Hinton’s (founder) interest in alternative therapies started in the year 2003. Her spinal cord injury had compromised her health to the degree that her weight had dropped to 59lbs, she had chronic pain and her immune system had depleted to a dangerous level causing 911 emergency care and numerous doctor visits.Her sister, Crystal encouraged her to actions they discussed regarding her participation in alternative therapies. As a yoga instructor, Crystal was privy to valuable resources, so within the following months Chanda’s engagement in acupuncture, massage therapy, diet, electric stimulation and physical therapy, enabled her to gain 20lbs and become almost pain free. In addition, her endurance, strength and movement have increased dramaticallyMedicaid, which is a primary insurance that people with disabilities often have to turn to for healthcare and homecare expenses created by their disability, will not fund alternative treatments.Due to her once unimaginable improvements, Chanda was dedicated towards having these treatments accessible for others, hence, The Chanda Plan Foundation was established and allows individuals with disabilities who are eligible to access therapies to experience life in good health.“When you are in good health, fulfilling the things you are passionate about seems limitless.”
MISSION: The Chanda Plan Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities through programs and education to access alternative therapies.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 2008, The Chanda Plan Foundation received the following awards:1. Make a difference Award (Mile Hi Church)2. Health and Wellness Award (Denver Office on Disability Rights)3. Unsung Hero Award (City & County of Denver)4. Seva Award (Yoga World Reach)
NEED:People with disabilities experience ongoing health problems that are associated with their primary disability. According to the National Council on Disabilities (NCD), these ongoing health problems are defined as secondary conditions, which include, but are not limited to muscle deterioration & atrophy, pressure sores, contractures, urinary tract infections, depression, etc. While there is agreement that secondary conditions can be costly in terms of financial and social consequences, and potentially fatal, there is also an agreement that secondary conditions can be prevented (The National Center on Physically Activity and Disabilities (NCPAD)).Prevention however, is accompanied with barriers, such as physical limitation & lack of funding. Most physicians recommend conventional medications and/or participating in regular physical activities because it’s affordable, covered by insurance and convenient for patients. However, if medications do not work or if an individual is severely physically disabled, these recommendations are not feasible and do not stop secondary conditions from occurring or progressing.