mamasbabygirl Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I have things like gauze, footbraces, wigs, hospital sheets, draw sheets, all kinds of stuff. I refuse to throw it away, it would make me ill. Where have you guys gone to donate these items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Did you ask the hospice if they knew someone that could use it? I would start there then check with nursing homes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 what is the name of that group asso. with goodwill. They have used durable equipment. It's not Easter Seals, is it? My brain's not working. You are sweet, Lori. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I took Dave's bedside commode that he actually never used to Goodwill. Alot of the stuff no one will take. You can't do a thing with drugs, I tried that when we did infertility treatments - I ended up with alot of expensive drugs I didn't use. I'd definitely check with hospice first, but you might have to suck it up and just toss some stuff. I felt the same way - wanted someone to be able to use things, but because of "health" reasons alot of personal items aren't donat-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Also try the Oncologist. Debs took all her pain and vitamins and Womens supplements for less financially able patients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh yes, American Cancer Society will take wigs. They have a wig program they give out. I went there for a wig. They were all not for me...too blonde or too black... but I tried anyway. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hospice might be able to accept some of those items. Maybe a nursing home??? Meds and anything unsealed (like a box of bulk gauze pads) usually won't be accepted. Health concerns and liability, ya know. The ACS or Gilda's Club would probably be able to take the wigs. They both have programs to help out patients, or at least I think they both do. Mom got her first wig from Gilda's Club for free or a nominal cost. Ask around at your church. Someone may be able to use something you have. Bless your heart, Lori, for thinking of others at his time! ~Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks, Katie, that must be new since my infertility treatment, which I guess ended about 6 or 7 years ago. I looked hard at the time. I had a ton of expensive injectibles left over (I can't even remember why I got so much in advance now) and hated to throw it out, but I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendew Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Our local Catholic Social Services is authorized to recycle prescription medications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrig35 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Do you have a FREECYCLE group in your area? It's a yahoo group which is free to join where you can post (almost) anything that you have to give away. People post all kinds of things, and I'm sure there is someone who can use medical equipment. -amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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