07/24/2026
For nearly 20 years, Alex has lived with progressive neurological challenges and relied on a manual wheelchair.
By the time he applied to Bridge’s Benevolent Fund in late 2023, he had been homebound in his apartment for more than a year. The steep hills near his home made getting around difficult, and growing safety concerns in his Seattle neighborhood left him less comfortable relying on others to push him to the library, a coffee shop, or the waterfront he loves.
He missed being outside. He missed sunrises, sunsets, stars, and the open sky. In his application for power mobility equipment, Alex wrote, “I need to break outta here! Please help.”
Bridge’s Benevolent Fund was created to support people who have limited or no financial resources and cannot contribute toward the cost of power mobility equipment.
Through the fund, Alex received a power wheelchair at no cost. For him, it meant far more than receiving a piece of equipment. It meant a way back outside.
The power wheelchair gave Alex a safer, more independent way to leave his apartment and reconnect with the places and experiences that matter to him.
Since then, Alex has returned to Bridge many times for adjustments, repairs, and technical support. He knows our team is here for him, and we are always glad to see him and hear how he is doing.
