Lance Clark

Lance Clark worked as a foreman for CK Steel Buildings in Gainesville, Texas. The company did everything from constructing concrete buffers, footings and forms, to doing welding and sheet-metal work to building steel buildings from the ground up.

As a result, Lance was rendered a C5/6 quadriplegic, meaning he was paralyzed from the chest down. Finances have been tight, and primarily consist of Social Security disability and Medicaid. Since the accident, Lance has only been able to get a shower occasionally, relying on sponge baths because their bathroom is very confined. In order to get a shower, his wife has to pull his wheelchair up against the toilet which is in front of the tub, then stand him up and hold him there while getting him into a shower chair. It is both difficult and dangerous, as Lance cannot stand by himself. Lance and Jennifer learned about the foundation through a Facebook support group for people with spinal cord injuries. They petitioned the foundation for a bath remodel and roll in shower, stating it would make life much easier and better for both of them.

The foundation worked with a local remodeling contractor, who installed a roll in shower and made other modifications to improve the bathroom. Afterward, Jennifer wrote, “The shower and bathroom makeover look really good! Thanks to all of you for making our lives easier!”