May Concern,
My name is Bambi and I am 53 years old. I am requesting assistance with buying an electric tricycle with
a canopy. I am on disability and live on a fixed income in a rural area. A few years ago, I voluntarily gave
up my driver’s license due to my mental and physical disabilities. These disabilities cause challenges
with attention and I was fearful I would hurt someone when driving due to inattention. Since that time,
transportation has been a challenge and I rely on a tricycle for getting to and from many places. I also
live in an area that has all seasons and can get quite a bit of snow, therefore I need a tricycle that is good
for all seasons with a long range as well as a canopy to protect from cold, rain, wind and snow. I also
have a service dog who accompanies me wherever I go. I need a bike that is strong enough to carry
myself and her in her cart.
I have diagnoses that limit my mobility including a traumatic brain injury, fibromyalgia which causes
chronic pain, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disk disease, involuntary muscle
spasms, bursitis throughout my body and diabetes. Due to these diagnoses, I live on a very fixed income
that generally only allows enough to pay rent and buy food for myself and my service dog. I also rely on
other resources such a food stamps and the food shelf due to limited income. My Social Security
Income is $998 a month. Out of that my monthly expenses include $120 for electric, $86 for internet,
$172 for rent, $250 for groceries, $150 to the vet for my service animal in addition to $80 for dog food,
$55 on clothing, $25 on other necessary household items and $30 a month on medication.
I am unable to work due to my disabilities. At times the pain makes it difficult to move at all. And at
other times, my mental health diagnoses can cause significant distress that can impact day to day
functioning. Walking is not a realistic option for me due to my chronic pain well as the rural nature of
my home. I am unable to drive a car so an electric tricycle is really my only option for transportation to
doctor’s appointments, volunteer opportunities, the food shelf, grocery shopping, etc. Without this, I do
not have the ability to access what I need. Two years ago I was walking and hiking with minimal difficulty
until an incident where I was accidently poisoned by my medications. Since that time, I have had
increased and debilitating chronic pain. Because of the toxic levels of medication in my system, I went
into starvation mode which has impacted my body’s ability to function. This was a very traumatic and
difficult time for me that has significantly altered my life. Due to these difficulties, I cannot walk very far
or pedal my bike very far.
I am writing to you to be able to have more freedom because I am mentally and physically disabled. I
am unable to get the rides I need to go to places. I currently work with the following agencies to help
support me: Lamoille County Mental Health, Behavioral Health and Wellness, my PCP’s office, friends
who I met through church, the Food Bank and Rural Community transportation. Despite all of these
agencies and their support, there are still gaps in my ability to get my needs met.
I have done a lot of research on the tricycle that I feel would be the best fit for me and found that the
TriHauler Cargo Fat Tire Etrike by HJM would meet all of my needs and be powerful enough to last for a
long time. The cost of this is $2,199. I would also need the motorcycle canopy with hard sides from
aliexpress.com which would cost roughly $90.
I am including the links to the bicycle and canopy I need. I would like these in blue. Additionally, I would
need an extra battery for the bike. This is listed under the same link for the bike for an additional $700.
This bike and canopy are most equipped for what I need. I ride year round long distances and this bike is
a high quality all weather bike. I also need a throttle as I have too much pain with pedaling. Having this
bike and canopy will allow me to be independent and ride all year round. I also need the canopy for the
summer time as it offers me protection from the sun – without this I severely burn due to a sun allergy.
I will use this bike to forage for food, attend appointments, go grocery shopping and do all other
necessary things as well as be able to be more social.
I am very grateful that you have a system where you can help someone. To be able to be independent
and get out of the house would greatly improve my quality of life. When I am unable to get out of the
house, I get very depressed. As recently as two years ago, I was so depressed about being unable to get
out of the house that I tried to commit suicide. I suffer from Bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder
and PTSD – having the bike which helps me to get out helps in managing these symptoms in a positive
way.
Every night I pray to get the help I need to be more independent and not have to sit home and do
nothing. I am so grateful for your help and support in working towards my goals.
Here are the links for the tricycle, batter and canopy I am requesting:
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2usa paypal Bambi Richard @pepperlovesmom
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Bambi Richard