Gerald Fredrick

Foundation Recipient
Gerald Fredrick
Jimmie Johnson
Jerry's Story
Meet Jerry and Linda Frederick of Westminster, Colorado, a northwest suburb of Denver. In 2008 Jerry was severely injured in a bicycle accident. Riding with friends, he hit a bump and fell, striking his head on the pavement. He was able to continue riding, but later collapsed with a severe headache.
The fall resulted in a cerebral hemorrhage and catastrophic brain bleed.
As a result of the accident, Gerald is in a wheelchair needing 24/7 care. Linda provides this care but their income has been severely curtailed. Gerald and Linda's son helps out his wife's father, who owns Maddy Construction. They are a small general contractor in Aurora, Colorado. Unfortunately, Mike Maddy, owner of this firm, was recently diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer. Prior to that he had worked with Linda to identify needed changes to the home following Jerry's accident. Linda heard about our foundation through Maddy Construction, and she contacted us in October of 2011 seeking assistance with a bathroom remodel.
She wanted a sink that Jerry could wheel himself up to and she needed a roll in shower. This will allow her to effect a simple transfer as opposed to physically lifting Jerry onto the shower bench. Linda contacted Accessible Systems of Littleton, Colorado's only statewide contractor specializing in mobility solutions for people with disabilities. She had spoken with other organizations but felt like Accessible Systems was really able to zero in on what she needed.
Following the renovation, Linda was ecstatic with the results.
Wrote Linda, "Our bathroom is done, and was an amazing change for us. I don't know how I can thank you enough; I just stand and stare at it. It is lovely and Accessible Systems did a very fine job. Here is what it looked like before and now how it looks afterward. I can roll the wheel chair right in to the shower bench toilet and sink. Jerry can see to shave and brush his teeth and comb his hair. It gives him a sense of the old life he had before the injury, and he just smiles. I am so grateful to you and your foundation. I had no resources I could use to do this and it made such a difference for us. Thank you, thank you for your kindness and deepest regards to all of you."
Joseph Groh Foundation
The Joseph S. Groh Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support and guidance to people with a connection to the plumbing, electrical, roofing, construction,  or HVAC industries who are living with life-altering disabilities.
 
 
The Joseph S. Groh Foundation is dedicated to providing financial support and guidance to people with a connection to the plumbing, electrical, roofing, construction,  or HVAC industries who are living with life-altering disabilities.