Freedom to Walk Foundation 8th Annual Black, White & BLING Gala

Freedom to Walk Foundation invites you to participate in the 8th Annual Black, White & BLING Gala on Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 6:00PM to 10:00PM at the Centre Club, 123 S West Shore Blvd. 8th Floor, Tampa, Florida. Enjoy an Evening of Fine Dining, Silent Auction, Raffles and Dancing! Dress to Impress or Business Attire! Cash Bar!

Freedom to Walk Foundation assists in acquiring mobility devices for children and adults, diagnosed with Foot Drop caused by upper motor neuron injuries or conditions such as: Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

Foot Drop is a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot necessary for people to walk. It causes a person to either drag the foot and toes or engage in a high-stepping walk called steppage gait.

The WalkAide® and Bioness L300 Go are functional electrical stimulation devices when worn on the calf, sends electric impulses to the affected foot causing the foot and leg to lift and follow through as they would with a natural, unimpaired gait.

These devices are FDA approved, but most insurance companies are denying coverage. With an out of pocket cost of $3,000 for the WalkAide® and $5,200 for the Bioness L300 Go, the cost is prohibitive for many who see the device as an invaluable opportunity to improve their Quality of Life.

For more information contact Daisy Vega at (813) 546-2329, Daisy.Vega@FreedomToWalkFoundation.org or Ani Hudgens at (813) 860-0214, Executive.Director@FreedomToWalkFoundation.org.

Website: www.FreedomToWalkFoundation.org.

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