 | Why was KBCPF set up?
The KBCPF was founded by the parents of Krysti Bingham, a young woman
with cerebral palsy. These loving parents recognized a need for special
services when they realized that Krysti and other patients like her would
outlive their caregivers. Their intention is to keep people like their
daughter out of institutions and keep their lifestyles productive, challenging
and rewarding as they live out their life.
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| What can I do to help?
Volunteers are needed in many areas
and are greatly appreciated.
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| How can I contribute?
Your contributions may be sent by
check or credit card.
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| Is my contribution tax deductible?
Your cash or credit card contribution is 100% tax deductible.
KBCPF received IRS 501(c) status December 2001.
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| How can someone apply for residency in
these homes?
At this time, we are designing and developing plans for our first home.
Please contact any Board Member and tell us more
about yourself or your dependant.
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| What will be the cost of living in these
homes?
The fee for living in a Krysti Bingham Cerebral Palsy Foundation home
will be 30% of each resident's income. Our goal is to have grants and
donations to subsidize the expense of living in the home.
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| Who will be eligible for residency in
these homes?
Applications for residency will be
reviewed by the Board of Directors, and
every effort will be made to match persons with like interests and
compatible personalities.
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| What is Cerebral Palsy?
The words Cerebral Palsy are
used to describe a medical condition that affects control of the
muscles. Cerebral means anything in the head and palsy refers to
anything wrong with control of the muscles or joints in the body. If
someone has cerebral palsy it means that due to an injury to their brain
(that's the cerebral part) they are not able to use some of the muscles
in their body as most people do (that's the palsy part). Children who
have cerebral palsy, or CP, may not be able to walk, talk, eat or play
in the same ways as most other youth or adults. It is important to know
that CP is not a disease or illness. It isn't contagious and it doesn't
get worse, but it is not something you "grow out of." Children who have
CP will have it all their lives.
To learn more about Cerebral Palsy, please visit this outside site.
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| Why are special homes needed for
individuals with cerebral palsy?
As caregivers get older, they become less able to meet the day-to-day
demands of caring for an adult with Cerebral Palsy. There are different levels
of severity of CP, some persons can cook for themselves and walk, others are
entirely dependent on others for every aspect of living. We feel that
every individual is entitled to live in a home in comfort, not left to pass
away the years in an institution. We want every resident to be able to
live as close to a "normal" lifestyle as possible, including recreational and
outdoor activities.
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| Who can I contact with my suggestions?
Any member of our Board would be happy to
discuss suggestions with you. Please contact any one of them
online or write to 5577 South DuPont Parkway,
Smyrna, DE 19977.
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