WHY DONATE? 

The Barr Foundation's work relies heavily upon the donations of both corporations and individuals.  Your contribution will be tax deductible because we are a non profit 501(C)3 organization dedicated to the amputee since 1978.  Upon receipt of your donation, we will acknowledge that amount with a letter and our federal non profit tax identification number.

Please provide help today by sending tax deductible dollar donations to:

The Barr Foundation
136 NE Olive Way
Boca Raton, Florida 33432

...or in-kind contributions (prosthetic component parts and supplies) to:

The Barr Foundation
c/o Medshare International
3240 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034

Suggested Donation:
$5.50 each

51-100: $5.00ea
101+: $4.50ea

 Booklet:   Amputee Survival Guide

The Barr Foundation is please to announced the 3rd printing and availability of the Amputee Survival Guide. This 38 page booklet, including photos, has been prepared and distributed thru the Barr Foundation, a non profit organization . It is specifically designed and targeted exclusively for individuals facing the possibility of amputation surgery, their families, recent amputees (and their prosthetists, physical therapists and surgeons ) and all people, to specifically better deal with amputation, proper hygiene and caring for their residual limb and prosthesis, as well returning to their daily activities after limb loss.

It contains pertinent information regarding amputation, caring for a residual limb, prostheses, returning to daily activities and a variety of other topics. It will also offer encouragement from others who have traveled the same road.

It is our hope that this booklet will assist you and your families in adjusting to and coping with the loss of limb(s) and to help you attain your fullest potential. Remember, the human spirit is not dependent on ,nor determined by, your physical inventory. Past productions distributed thousands over a three year term .

Remember, the human spirit is not dependent on, nor determined by, your physical inventory!

All donations of the ASG will be considered, as tax deductible donations to the Barr Foundation, a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization.

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Suggested Donation:
$2.75 each

51-100: $2.50ea
101+: $2.25ea

 NEW!!!  Booklet:   Amputee Survival Guide - SPANISH

The Barr Foundation is please to announced the 1st printing and availability of the Amputee Survival Guide in SPANISH. This 38 page booklet, including photos, has been prepared and distributed thru the Barr Foundation, a non profit organization . It is specifically designed and targeted exclusively for individuals facing the possibility of amputation surgery, their families, recent amputees (and their prosthetists, physical therapists and surgeons ) and all people, to specifically better deal with amputation, proper hygiene and caring for their residual limb and prosthesis, as well returning to their daily activities after limb loss.

It contains pertinent information regarding amputation, caring for a residual limb, prostheses, returning to daily activities and a variety of other topics. It will also offer encouragement from others who have traveled the same road.

It is our hope that this booklet will assist you and your families in adjusting to and coping with the loss of limb(s) and to help you attain your fullest potential. Remember, the human spirit is not dependent on ,nor determined by, your physical inventory. Past productions distributed thousands over a three year term .

Remember, the human spirit is not dependent on, nor determined by, your physical inventory!

All donations of the ASG will be considered, as tax deductible donations to the Barr Foundation, a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization.

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Suggested Donation:
$ 15.00 each

 Video-CD:   The Barr Foundation Promotional video with the Ertl Procedure Intro all on one CD

All donations will be considered, as tax deductible donations to the Barr Foundation, a non profit 501 (c) 3 organization.

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Suggested Donation:
$10.00

Book: Whole Again (by Lee Whipple)

Fifty year-old Bill Barr is a wealthy real estate developer and Illinois legislator. In 1970, a bomb, planted under the hood of his Cadillac by someone who doesn't like his non-discriminatory housing policies and advocacy for the mentally ill,  blows his leg off as he tries to start the car.

As the subtitle suggests, the rest of the book is the story of Bill's and his son Tony's indefatigable, heart wrenching, but inspirational quest for prostheses that works for them - ones that they can wear without pain.

His son Tony also ironically losses most of his foot 2 years later in 1972 .Together, the father and son amputee team vow to help all amputees receive proper amputation surgery, known as the Ertl Procedure, and obtain affordable and qualified prosthetic care.

The breath taking story has been featured and has received rave reviews on major television networks, including The Today Show, The 700 Club, and popular national book reviews as Readers' Digest, Publishers Weekly, and personal endorsement by Ed McMahon (the Tonight Show) as a "inspiration for us all and for everyone to read."

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Suggested Donation:
$15.00

 Video-VHS: The Barr Foundation ... Where Hope Meets Help

This 12 minute video explains the purpose of the Barr Foundation .....

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VHS:

Suggested Donation:
$35.00

 

DVD:

Suggested Donation:
$50.00

 

 Video-VHS or DVD:   The Ertl Procedure: Beyond the Bridge
Four Surgeries: Osteomyoplastic Amputation and Reconstruction

This video contains (detailed) footage of  four surgical procedures, below-knee amputation and revision as well as above-knee amputation and revision.  This video is recommended for surgeons interested in learning more about the procedures......

    Video chapters include:
  • Introduction
  • Transtibial Primary Amputation
  • Transtibial Reconstruction
  • Transfemoral Primary Amputation
  • Transfemoral Reconstruction
  • Summary and Conclusions

 

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Suggested Donation:
$10.00

 Video-DVD:   A Mile In My Shoe
A documentary of Patrick Vest, an Ertl amputee as a result of an accidental shooting. 
Note: Two Parrot Productions has donated a limited number of videos to the Barr Foundation.  This was done to support the Barr Foundation in their amputee assistance programs.
 

"A Mile in My Shoe depicts the remarkable reality of what is possible following an Ertl amputation. 
Patrick's tenacious spirit upon the foundation of a healthy and pain-free limb has left him unstoppable"
- Tony Barr, The Barr Foundation

"This movie creates the understanding that life does not come to a halt following an amputation. 
As a follow-up to severe physical trauma, I would envision this film as a highly effective tool
to help people cope with their fears and trepidations."
- Christine Adams, L.C.S.W.

"When you are facing an amputation and don't know much about it, that's very scary. 
The more education we can give them...I believe that helps stem some of the anxiety."
- Dennis Luse, C.P.

"Anyone in Patrick's position is faced with the following decision:
either to wallow in self-pity, or toughen up and play the game with the cards you are dealt. 
This movie is about taking your life back into your own hands..."
-Sergeant John Porter, U.S.M.C., Retired

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