Hello everyone,
Just a quick update to Chris' situation, the health ministry had suggested that they would find a place in BC that Chris would come back to so as to continue the amount of therapy he was getting in Alberta.
Let’s remember that they approved Chris' going there because nothing was even remotely plausible here in BC. So I was very sceptical about where they had in mind. The letter to Alberta basically says he get six weeks so that they (BC) can find a placement for him. The term placement usually refers to extended care just as they tried before we went to Alberta. We have been told that when he comes back that is the only alternative and if I don’t agree to it I will be charged the $1000.00 per day for every day I refuse to place him there.
Even though they have doctors letters from Ponoka, Therapist letters and reports from Ponoka and Letter from the Neurologist that treated Chris while here in Surrey all recommending that he remain and continue at the level of treatment he is now getting. It took 2 years to find a therapist that Chris connected to and is responding to and now they the government will bring him home paying no attention to the expert advice, makes you wonder if they see it as he will require the sustained therapy and therefore cost more money than an extended care facility?
The kicker here is it is almost the exact same cost for Chris to be in a first class Rehabilitation hospital with almost everything he needs every day intense therapy and access to whatever else we need. The alternative is to come home and lie in a bed and stare at a TV having someone check on you every four hours. Gee don't think it takes a college education to figure out the difference. It would seem that only BC trained professionals can see the benefit to not continuing in Alberta.
But the Government thinks they can do better, why then did such a place not exist for the last two years prompting our journey off to Alberta for the last eight months. As well more brain injured patients arrive from BC all the time because no place exists.
Someone here is lying and not acting in good faith or looking out for Chris' rights or best interests, Chris did not ask for this, I did not want this, we are trying out hardest to make the best of what we have and make it count. We have taken nothing for granted and asked for nothing out of the ordinary. There was car insurance that the government controls and yet we cannot access any of that or expect to without a fight. I am slowly tiring of the fighting I just want to work with my son and give him every opportunity to fight his way through this nightmare and believe me it is. I am going to need all of you who can write a little note to your, MLA and MP and or drop a line to the paper or television station you watch. I still believe the only way to get help at this point is to embarrass the government in its bungling of handling this and get the word out as fast and wide spread as possible. Maybe in doing so it won't be just Chris that benefits maybe we can change it for all those affected by this arrogant and inept way of dealing with human life. Tell them your disgust of the treatment and red tape crap, they need to step forward and help resolve the injustice that is taking place.
Below are some contacts that may make it easier for you to help.
A heartfelt "Thank You" of our appreciation,
Kevin & Christopher
And all those who will benefit from our pain and effort to bring change.
The Sun Newspaper:
To submit letters to the editor for publication in The Vancouver Sun newspaper: sunletters@vancouversun.com.
Ng, Juanita - Life Editor jng@vancouversun.com
The Province Paper:
To alert us to a news story, e-mail us at: tabtips@theprovince.com, or call 604-605-2030, toll-free at 1-866-368-5888 or Fax: 604-605-2759
Kevin Falcon: He is even in our represented area!
Honourable Kevin Falcon
Kevin Falcon was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Cloverdale, and was re-elected in 2005 and 2009. He initially served as minister of state for deregulation
He previously served as Minister of Transportation since January 26, 2004, overseeing a capital program that included the Kicking Horse Canyon, the Sea-to-Sky Highway and the William R. Bennett Bridge, among many others.
Minister Falcon's leadership recently earned him recognition in Vancouver Magazine’s annual ranking of the city’s 50 most influential leaders.
Before his election to the Legislative Assembly in 2001, he was president of Access Group, a corporate communications firm he founded in 1998. He has also worked in the real estate development industry and was vice-president of Northwest Investment Properties. He received his bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University, and his real estate education at the University of British Columbia.
Quite a story do you think he will help?
Kevin.Falcon@gov.bc.ca 250-953-3547
Our beloved premier lets see how much he really cares about the people of BC?
Gordon Campbell:
Premier Campbell was Mayor of Vancouver for three successive terms from 1986 to 1993. Prior to that, he was a developer. He served for two years under CUSO as a secondary school teacher in Nigeria, Africa. Premier Campbell is married to wife Nancy, a high school principal, they have two sons and two grandchildren.
I wonder if one of his children or grandchildren were in this situation would he help out.
Gordon.Campbell.MLA@leg.bc.ca, 250-387-1715
P.S.You may also want to contact local papers as well.
Thanks
