Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Crooked Life Foundation (Our Story)





The Story 

"What if I fail?"  That's the 2nd thought that rushed my mind as the idea for Project SAS 10 came to me.  The 1st thought was this - "I want my life to have purpose and meaning outside of my circle.  I want to be able to leave this earth someday knowing that I made a difference!  Hoping that there will be people in this world who laughed more, hoped more, and lived better because I decided to step out and be brave."  After all, these things have all been bestowed to me by caring people, and I desire to deliver to others that same life changing HOPE!  Prayer for change is common. We have the power to create change, and I think we are all the answer to someone's prayer.   

Though I got the idea for Project SAS 10 in late 2016/early 2017 it wasn't until May of 2017 that my husband and I officially announced the Project - just in time for Scoliosis Awareness Month in June.  Here's the video we posted to announce Project SAS 10.  My husband and I committed to provide 10 Scoliosis Activity Suits to patients in need as we saved and raised funds. We estimated it to take several years to provide the 10 suits.   

      

Well, we stepped out in faith and others have joined us to provide HOPE. In 2017 we were able to provide 5 suits.  We just gave away 2 more suits in February of 2018.  In 9 months we've been able to giveaway 7 suits,and we plan to keep going and see how many people we can help.  

In August 2017 we decided to turn this into a Non-Profit Organization and got our incorporation.  Just recently in December 2017 we received IRS approval and are now a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization called - The Crooked Life Foundation. It's work for certain, but I have the passion.

My pain became my passion.  I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 12 years old.  I watched and waited. My curve eventually progressed to over 40 degrees as an adult.  I visited several orthopedic doctors throughout my journey who advised me that it was best to just live with it.  I wasn't presented with any treatment options. I was very self-conscience, in pain, had a noticeable postural deformity, and feared for my future.  I felt helpless for over 20 years!  Then 3 years ago my life changed when I found a rehab based scoliosis treatment program. I had HOPE! It's such an amazing feeling, and I desire others to experience this same HOPE!  

My husband and I are moving forward with a vision to help bring HOPE to people's lives.  Hope is out there, but some people do not have the finances to access it.  One at a time we will bring change!    So, we move forward with passion, and as others see our vision and join with us - we will begin to shine brighter and make a larger impact.

Marce Kuhns
President of The Crooked Life Foundation


Mission: To provide HOPE to scoliosis patients who otherwise cannot afford treatment. Currently, we are accomplishing this by using donations to provide Scoliosis Activity Suits to patients who cannot afford them.  

How: Once enough donations have been received to provide a suit to a scoliosis patient in need - we announce it on our Facebook page Project SAS 10.  Scoliosis patients are then able to submit their story/information to be considered.  A patient will be selected and notified by the date indicated in the announcement.  Expenses for the Activity Suit, x-ray, consult, doctor's visit are covered.  Travel expenses are not included.


5 Scoliosis Activity Suits Provided in 2017

As you can see the majority of the donations benefit our mission.  The expenses are minimal, such as required filing fees for Non-Profits, and the PO BOX to accept donations by mail.    


Ways to Donate: 

www.PayPal.Me/thecrookedlife

Note: When donating through PayPal please make such to include your name/contact info in the note section if you would like a receipt for U.S Income Tax Purposes at the beginning of the year.

By Mail:

The Crooked Life Foundation
P.O. Box 11515
Raytown, MO 64138


FOLLOW US:

We post updates on our facebook page each time we giveaway a suit, to give updates on how close we are to providing another suit, and to notify scoliosis patients when they can submit their story/information to be considered for a suit. Follow our Facebook page here- Project SAS 10