JT Townsend Foundation Inc

We cannot thank the wonderful people at the JT Townsend Foundation Inc. enough for their recent blessing they provided us with to move around wonderful Hope!

This extraordinary team, led by JT's wonderful mother, Carmen, has sought to carry out the wonderful legacy of JT Townsend. They have done so in overwhelming fashion! The staff painstakingly procured and set up a wonderful jogger so we could transport Hope around during our walks and other physical activity. The Hutson family cannot thank the team enough for their beautiful support of all the families they blessed on 26 June 2025. It was an eye-watering experience.

For the fantastic donors that make all this possible, thank you for this great blessing! Your support is so appreciated.

The JT Townsend Foundation is an incredible organization truly dedicated to making a positive impact in North Florida. I have recently had the opportunity to intern and work with its members, and am nothing short of blown away by the warmth, drive, and genuine care possessed by all those involved by JTTF.
The opportunity to volunteer in the Champions for Hope event held at TPC taught me the value of a community as well as the incessant need for medical equipment in Jacksonville; a need JTTF tirelessly works to address. The success of this event was so, truly, inspiring and I cannot be happier to work with this foundation.

I had the opportunity to work with this organization as a team building for my company. We volunteered with them at a Special Needs School in Jacksonville, FL. It was an amazing experience and they are truly doing great work! We enjoyed the people, the purpose, and the feeling of helping change peoples life. We decided to continue our annual volunteer work and partner with this organization again in the future.

What an amazing experience my team and I had when volunteering with the JT Townsend foundation. The JT Townsend Foundation is a remarkable organization dedicated to empowering special needs children and supporting their families with their needs. Its compassionate work transforms lives every day, creating a brighter future for those that they touch. I look forward to working with this foundation again.

What a wonderful experience we had working with the JT Townsend Foundation. Through the JT Townsend Foundation we were able to collaborate with the Mount Herman School for the Exceptional student and provide some wonderful services to help assist them. The volunteer work we did there through the foundation was truly amazing and rewarding. We were able to help mulch their playground, prepare their gym for prom and graduation, set up wheelchairs as well give some away to some very deserving and appreciative families. The impact that this foundation makes is immeasurable we were extremely fortunate to have been apart of it. We look forward to working with this foundation again

I joined the JTT Foundation to participate in a volunteering opportunity with a team from my company, and oh my goodness--what a wonderful organization!!! We were so moved by the work they do to support families and children with special needs. It really puts a new perspective on the daily things we deal with when you encounter these families and see the challenges they work with and have to work to overcome. Thank you to the JT Townsend team--what a beautiful legacy you have given to JT's memory. Looking forward to continued collaboration and volunteer opportunities in the future. Bless you all.

Our physical therapist referred us to the JT Townsend Foundation, and working with Ms. Carmen and the team has been a dream. Through this organization, my daughter received an adaptive bike and it has been such a blessing!

The entire process was smooth and easy to navigate, and everyone we encountered was so sweet and empathetic. My daughter loves her bike and we are able to take the whole family on bike rides around the neighborhood - it's amazing!

This organization is a blessing to the community and we are so lucky to have found them! We are so appreciative!

Our Stella received a P-Pod chair from JT Townsend Foundation. This chair has helped our Stella so much! It's a place where Stella can be with the family and be safe from falling. This chair holds her so well. Stella really enjoys and we can tell. She has a big smile in her P-pod chair. I never thought a chair would make my child's life better. I still can't believe how much we use it and love this chair. Thank you so much JTTF for making this happen for our Stella Grace. The Griffin Family sends love and blessings to JTTF for their great work!

I’ve known the JT Townsend Foundation my entire career as a PT in the Jax area. Miss Carmen and the JTTF make an amazing impact in our community serving individuals where insurance gaps our found when seeking needed equipment. I cannot tell you how many smiles I’ve witnessed as a PT brought to the faces of pediatric clients of mine just because JTTF was able to say YES to providing life changing equipment.

My son was receiving therapy for a condition called Kyphosis. The therapist used an equipment called EasyStand which helps to give him an erect posture. 
As a mother, I asked if this equipment could be purchased. The therapist response was that it is very expensive but she would seek the help of  Brooks Rehabilitation social worker to see if their loan -closet  has one.
The next day I received a call from the social worker of 2 standers were available at the loan closet. Unfortunately, the 2 available once were unsuitable for my son. The coordinator of the closet suddenly remembered that JJTFoundation had called that morning to offer help in purchasing items for clients that Medicaid denies. With the help of the coordinator at the closet we completed a very simple application form on line. Within less than a month, I received a call to provide a physician order for the stander and a letter from the therapist. 
  Carmen called me personally to inquire about Agboola’s need. Her first call was in June 2024 and by September 2024, the equipment was purchased and presented to us at the First call building downtown. What a help this has been. We use it daily which has been helping his posture and ability to walk around the house without losing his balance. He had had so many falls prior to having the equipment. 
For me as a mother of a special needs man, it has helped me to spend more time attending to him instead of running to the clinic for therapy which is exhausting to me.
Our therapist has also observed that the equipment is helping him to maintain an upright position. Thank you JTT FOUNDATION. Thank you Ms Carmen and all the coordinators of the Foundation !!!!

The sound of her voices is life a hug of faith. My son is 9 yo and needed away to safely sleep without rolling out the bed. Due to cerebral palsy he didn’t have the motor control to stop his self, and we are currently in the wait for a medical grade bed. Mrs Carmen came thru and even when my super busy life didn’t give me a minute to figure it out. Thanks so much for the rails that has proven to save my son from injuring himself.

Just meeting Mrs. Carmen and learning about JT’s story changed my life. This foundation has stepped in to help families like mine who struggle obtaining medical equipment for their children with special needs and medical complexities. The application was easy to fill out and I enjoyed talking with Mrs. Carmen who is a such an inspiring person. Mrs. Carmen and the foundation made the process of getting my son a medical grade car seat so easy and I am forever thankful. I know he will be able to use the car seat for years to come and knowing he is safe while I am driving is something I do not take for granted. Mrs. Carmen is truly an angel in this earth and this foundation is doing such an amazing job living out JT’s legacy. We are forever thankful for you all!

So grateful for the JT Townsend and their support. They were able to assist my son in receiving a medical stroller. My son is unable to walk and this stroller will be such a help even as he grows, it will adjust with him as he grows and we will be able to use for an extended time. Ms. Carmen and her team are such kind individuals and it was a pleasure meeting them. Thank you again JT Townsend Foundation, the work you do is appreciated! ❤️

JT Townsend Foundation provided my son with CP, to get a bike to help him gain movement and give him some much-needed exercise. We are beyond grateful for JTTF, please provide them with donations to help more medically needy people. They need you!

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Beyond thankful for these sweet sweet people at JT Townsend! Our insurance wouldn't cover a wagon for son. And they had no problems at all helping get whatever he needed!

I am so thankful for the JT Townsend Foundation! My daughter has torticollis in her neck that was caused by being just a smidge too tight in the womb. Because of this, she would always sleep and lie down with her head turned to the right, thus flattening her head on the right side. I was always told "Oh she's fine. Babies are allowed to favor a side when they are lying down." I didn't think much of it until she was around 3-4 months old and I mentioned something to her pediatrician. She recommended me to a physical therapist who works with babies with torticollis and uses different interventions to correct their head shapes to lessen the chances of having to put them in a cranial helmet. Unfortunately, my daughter didn't respond to those interventions well so we were referred to specialists. They said her head shape was severe and would need a DocBand. Unfortunately, Tricare doesn't cover that unless she has surgery. Our physical therapist told me about JTTF and I applied to see if we would qualify for some financial support. Now her head is reshaping and will be able to wear helmets for sports in the future and we are avoiding any other long-term complications that come with plagiocephaly if not treated.

I want to thank Miss Carmen for reaching out to us and being so supportive during this time of stress and uncertainty. She took the time to ask us questions and get to know us as a family. She gave me some homework to look up who JT Townsend was and why the foundation was set up. Truly an amazing story!

Thank you again for all the love and support from JTTF! We seriously wouldn't have been able to do it without you!

Thank you JT Townsend Foundation! It truly has been a blessing to wroth with your Foundation to receive the wonderful chillout chair for my son Noah. He loves his chair so much. Thanks again!

I can’t begin to explain how amazing and helpful they were! Mrs. Carmen took my request went above and beyond by working with her board and the vendor to make it happen! I can now get around more freely and independently thanks to the Jt Townsend foundation.

JT Townsend foundation helped so much with the MT. Herman ESE School at the end of 2021. I lost the link until now and so glad I can share my story.

JT Townsend foundation helped get the train at the zoo for our senior trip. There was no way we could get to the back of the zoo without the train and the zoo was not allowing us to get it for free. JT Townsend foundation swooped in and made the whole trip easier for all of its members to see the beauty of the zoo. There was enough room for all of the kids in wheelchairs too. It will be a lasting memory for everyone.

Not only that but the Prom and senior luncheon was also sponsored and we were able to afford so many more decoration with their generous donation. You all made that year so special for so many people. I met JT's mom at the prom and I am so happy that she came!

I tell everyone about the JT Townsend Foundation and hope that you all continue the work you do in the community.

The JT Townsend Foundation is dedicated to providing hope and support to the community of people living with disabilities. Their mission is to improve quality of life by offering financial assistance for adaptive equipment and services.

By promoting dignity and possibility, JT Townsend makes profound differences in the lives of the disabled community every day. Supporting their mission means expanding access and opportunity to some of the most vulnerable among us.

I volunteered with JT Townsend foundation while JT was with us. What a wonderful, charming and funny person he was, loved him.
Since I volunteered with the foundation, what a phenomenal, well organized, caring foundation this is.
Phyllis Cogan

Amazing! Great people! My daughter is super happy with her trike!

I cannot say enough great things about the JT Townsend foundation and mrs. Carmen. Our daughter was diagnosed with Craniosynostosis at 2 months old and we quickly had to have skull surgery at 3 months old and be in a helmet for 12 months. We went to one helmet company that our insurance accepted and unfortunately they were starting to do more damage to her skull. Our other option in town did not accept our insurance and with needing at least 2 more helmets we were going to have to come out of pocket almost $8,000. As you can imagine we were at a complete loss, having a baby is expensive in itself but adding in an additional $8,000 for treatment that was absolutely necessary we reached a point of wondering how we were going to make it work. We went to our first appointment with the new helmeting company and they told us about the wonderful work the JT Townsend foundation was doing! It was then we were connected with Mrs. Carmen and they quickly became our angels and beacon of light in what seemed like the darkest moment. Thank you Mrs. Carmen and everyone at the JT Townsend foundation for your support and getting the treatment our wonderful little girl needed. Without you all, we would not be where we are today. I could never thank you all enough, thank you for supporting us on this Journey ������

Thank you so much to this wonderful foundation I was finally able to get my quickly growing son around comfortably to his many appointments with a stroller more his size. We’ve been in the process of getting my son in an adaptive stroller/wheelchair since September. It’s been a painfully long process and JT Townsend stepped up to my request for help quickly to get us in something that accommodated us perfectly! Thank you a thousand times over for the help and generosity!!

My daughter Selah was diagnosed with plagiocephaly and told she needed a Cranial helmet. Our insurance does not help with the cost of helmets at all so we were a little overwhelmed. The JT Townsend Foundation covered the entire cost for us! We are blown away and so blessed!

First of all I will like to thank God for putting JT Townsend foundation in my path for I had called all the foundations in Northeast Florida which I would have been put on a long waiting list I have been shut in my house since February of 2022 because I had fell down my steps and was afraid to go down them again so I had started looking for a foundation to help me place a handicap ramp at my home I had price some thinking maybe I could do it without help but they are so expensive and I live on a fixed income so when I was introduced to the JT Townsend Foundation they were so nice to me and had me approved and my ramp built within a 6-week period And I am so thankful to them and thankful to God that we were put together so that this could happen there's not a word and our vocabulary that I could use to show and fill my appreciation to the JT Townsend Foundation they are just a wonderful wonderful Foundation and I hope they have much more many years of helping others in our community thank you again this was a wonderful experience and God bless

I would first like to start off by sending a special thanks and condolences to JT’s entire family. I applaud JT’s parents and his family for his upbringing, instilling in him the values of determination and never quitting or letting anyone say what you can’t do. His story has been an inspiration for so many.

Secondly, I would like to say how eternally grateful I am for the wonderful caring people within the JT Townsend Foundation for keeping JT’s legacy alive and helping to ensure that his mission in his very short life continues to touch and inspire and help those in need financially when insurance refuses to cover much needed quality of life adaptive/assistive equipment.

For me personally, the JTTF stepped-in to cover the costs of a seat elevation to be installed on my very first power wheelchair. The elevation allows me to be able to reach higher heights in which I normally would not have been able to without it. Being able to reach higher cabinets and higher store shelves without assistance helps to maintain my sense of independence. As someone who battles with a degenerative neuromuscular disease, I wasn’t exactly thrilled when my doctors advised me to began looking into transitioning to using the aid of a wheelchair for safety. I wanted to remain on my feet as long as possible but my body had it’s own plan. After finally deciding to take my doctors’ advice, I was met with a couple of insurance denials before being approved. Upon being approved finally for my first power wheelchair, I learned that the important quality of life adaptive equipment elevation feature recommended by my therapist and ordered by my doctors for helping to continue my independence was denied. Not being able to financially cover the costs out of my own pocket kinda took the wind out of my sails. Then my therapist and the representative from the power wheelchair supply company informed me of a foundation which helps people in similar situations as mine. We applied and submitted all of the necessary documentation needed for consideration. I was contacted shortly after by JT’s wonderful mother, Carmen. We had a very pleasant conversation about JT’s life mission for the foundation and the charitable work it does helping individuals and families in need of financial assistance to cover needed medical equipment. My application had been accepted and approved which lifted a huge financial burden off my back.

I would highly recommend the JTTF to anyone in need of adaptive medical equipment that insurance won’t cover and in which you cannot financially cover yourself.

I would also like to say to anyone looking to donate to a good cause, the JTTF foundation really does deliver of keeping JT Townsend’s legacy and mission alive by helping those in need where insurance fails to cover!

The past 4 years have been quite the journey for my family and I. Little by little I’ve been making small strides towards independence and learning how to be a quadriplegic. One battle with gaining independence and one of the biggest hurdles I’ve had issues overcoming has been taking a shower without any assistance. The shower chair insurance initially provided me with had endured quite a bit of wear and tear. The breaks wouldn’t lock and the back of the chair was close to completely ripping. It was also the type of chair that I was reliant on someone to roll me both in and out of the shower. After dealing with the stress of the chair breaking down we reached out to our insurance company to possibly help with a new one. They told me that another shower chair was not covered by insurance. After that news I was quite worried. I could barely cover living expenses let alone a new chair. So both stressed and worried I did the only logical thing to do. I prayed. Shortly after that my amazing caseworker Debbie from from The Brain and Spinal Cord Program informed me about a foundation that helps with situations such as mine. That institution was the JT Townsend Foundation. After Debbie submitted my application information I got in contact with the beautiful kind hearted Carmen Townsend. A week after that Carmen contacted me with excitement and told me my application was approved! A couple weeks after that Carmen personally delivered my new chair. Now I’m able to be more independent and my worries of taking a shower are gone! I’m so thankful for both Carmen and the JT Townsend foundation for coming to my aid. You guys are truly a blessing!

The JT Townsend Foundation helped me in the months after I suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis. JT Townsend's mother contacted me personally when the foundation approved me for funding for an electrical stimulation device that my insurance would not cover. She called me, listened to my story, asked me about my family, and shared her testimony with me. She lost her son even after dedicating her life to helping him survive and partially recover from a spinal cord injury even worse than mine. Instead of being defeated by the emotional pain, she was inspired by JT's strength, and she turned that pain into a sense of purpose. After my spinal cord injury, those were some of my biggest questions. Why am I still here? What good can I do? How can I stay positive? How can I allow myself to be such a burden to the people taking care of me? Watching the video of JT Townsend's story helped me begin to answer those questions. He showed me that if you push yourself, try to smile, accept the love and support from others, and live a life of purpose, the spinal cord won't be a senseless tragedy. This is truly his foundation that he started, and now his family and others continue in his legacy. With their help, I was able to do my physical therapy at home, able to go back to work, able to provide for my family that is doing so much to take care of me, and I am inspired and able to help others. Words cannot express what a positive impact this foundation is making on my life. If you have something to give, this is a worthy cause.

We are so grateful for the JT Townsend Foundation. Our daughter needed a new wheelchair as she had outgrown her previous one. Insurance would only pay for a fraction of the cost and she needed additional supplies not covered by insurance. Carmen, from the JT Townsend Foundation, took a personal interest in my daughter and our family. She was kind and compassionate, offering to help meet this financial need for our family. Carmen continued to stay in contact throughout the process. My daughter's new wheelchair has arrived and already our family is making good use of it and creating new memories together.

Riding a bike around with friends is something many of us take for granted. My 5 year old daughter has spina bifida and is very mobile, but lacks strength in her right leg and has poor core balance. She tried her best to ride traditional tricycles and bikes with training wheels. She fell often, creating a lot of frustration for her and making it just unsafe. When her physical therapist got an adaptive trike in their office, it was like night and day. She flew around the office with ease. JTTF provided us with that same style of adaptive trike for my daughter to bring home and she could not be happier! This organization was great to work with; kind and friendly, checking in on us along the way and always asking how my daughter is doing. I have peace of mind now knowing that my daughter wont be tipping her bike over. And I'm forever grateful that this organization was able to provide this for our family. It's not just a bike, it's experiences and memories, independence and a little bit of normalcy for a little girl who just wants to play like her friends. It will be well used for many years to come.

I was originally having major issues going out to any place because I would have to breakdown my wheelchair and put in my truck. Then when I reached my destination I would have to pull my wheelchair out and put it together. It was frustrating because my shoulders would hurt so bad. I got in touch with the JT Townsend Foundation. I found out they would help provide me a wheelchair lift for the back of my truck. This wheelchair lift has definitely freed me from being stuck in doors. I am so thankful the JT Townsend allowed me to get this!!
I love this foundation!

I kept falling and doctors couldn't figure out why. They wanted me in a wheelchair asap and my insurance was not cooperating. My therapist wrote a request to JT Townsend foundation. I was contacted by JT' s mom. This alone melted my heart. Then I watched his story. That gave me the encouragement that I needed to keep going. Shortly after, I received a wheelchair. Delivered by his mom as well. She was so loving and funny. That night I cried because I people like her cared for people like me. What we've been trying to get the insurance to do for months.. they did in weeks. Thank you all

We came across the JT Townsend foundation through our physical therapist when our son was needing some extra help as an infant. When we found out the device he needed wasn’t covered by insurance it was definitely a large purchase to pay for out of pocket. Working with Carmen at the foundation was great, she’s very helpful and really wants to make sure each person gets what they need. Can’t recommend the good work they are doing enough!

JT Townsend foundation has helped numerous patients of mine. Carmen not only assists with the equipment, she also has such a personal touch and wants to be a part of the giving and treats these children like her own family. JT's legacy lives on through a much needed service in our community. Through tragedy, they have blessed so many, and I am grateful to know them.

Our heart’s are filled with so much joy and many blessings. Thanks to JT Townsend Foundation, they made our lives so much easier with the wheelchair ramp they provide for my daughter Nyla. She will be have surgery soon hip, knee and ankle. Now we will be able to transfer her from the car into the her home much easier. Being a full time mother and caregiver to my daughter has been very challenging, but some how with the grace of God he keep giving me the strength to do so for her. Switching my daughter’s doctor was the best thing I did in a long time, gave us the opportunity to meet and speak with some amazing people. Thank you all so much for helping my family and taking the stress away from me. We are forever grateful!!!!

Thank you very much for the generous gifts of a stroller for Rocco and for sponsoring his adapted car at Go Baby Go! Rocco has now grown out of his umbrella stroller so having a special needs stroller makes it easier to take him places since he is not able to walk without a device. He loves his Go Baby Go car and can now be mobile outside with the other kids. Thank you very much for making a difference in our lives! Sincerely - Tamara, Peter, and Rocco Lobravico

J T Townsend Foundation helped possible First Coast Honor Flight's inaugural flight on October 2, 2021.

First Coast Honor Flight, Inc. (FCHF) is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit whose sole mission is to transport World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans, as well as critically ill veterans from any service era, to Washington DC to visit the monuments and memorials which honor their service and sacrifice. FCHF primarily serves veterans in nine counties in Northeast Florida. There are 125 Honor Flight Hubs nationwide, all with the same mission, all staffed entirely by volunteers, and all entirely dependent on private and corporate donations.

FCHF was established in March 2020 just before the coronavirus pandemic "broke" across the U.S. As a result, FCHF's ability to fundraise for our inaugural flight was severely impacted.

An essential component of every Honor Flight is providing a wheelchair for *every veteran* traveling on each flight -- for us, that meant 25 chairs. We were having a difficult time obtaining either good-condition donated wheelchairs, or funding to purchase new wheelchairs, for our inaugural Honor Flight, which was finally scheduled for October 2, 2021 after six pandemic-dictated delays.

We were deep into the summer of 2021, still lacking several wheelchairs, and worried. Without 25 wheelchairs, we could not fly! We heard of the JT Townsend Foundation through another veteran service organization, and FCHF submitted a grant request for enough wheelchairs to make our Honor Flight logistically possible.

The response from JT Townsend Foundation was swift. After a couple calls for us to provide additional background information, our request was approved! The whole process was quick, less than two months from request to approval, and the Foundation staff were gracious and engaged.

We were delighted to have Carmen Townsend, Pauline Gerry, and Carlos Zeigler at our inaugural Orientation event, where they proudly presented the eight (8) beautiful new wheelchairs we had requested in the presence of our assembled inaugural flight group of 25 Veterans, 25 Guardians, FCHF Volunteers, and other guests.

Photos to follow.

I would like to thank the JT Townsend foundation for repairing my wheelchair ramp, the ramp was over 10 years old and was in need of serious repair. I have the ability to acess my home without the worry of falling through some rotton boards.The JT Townsend Foundation has really been a God send, thank you so much..

The JT Townsend Foundation has truly left it's mark on the clients I serve. As a private practice owner, it is very comforting to know I have someone to turn to when client's medically necessary equipment is denied by insurance. I cannot remember a time when we have asked for something a client needed and JT Townsend did not deliver! They are truly a vital part of our community in Jacksonville and we are forever grateful for them! - Kate and the Bold Child Co. team!

I learned about the JT Townsend Foundation through a friend. I had shared the fact that my father, John, was a paraplegic. She explained to me about the foundation. I knew of JT's story, having lived here on the First Coast, but it never occurred to me that we would one day need the foundation's help. Although my Dad has been a paraplegic since 2006, he was doing great at the time. Then one day, life threw a major curve ball at us. My father became extremely ill, and was in and out of the hospital for two months, bed-ridden for 85 days total. The bed he had at home was pretty standard. Once he was discharged from he hospital, we would need a much better bed for his healing. I recalled what my friend had told me about the foundation and JT's story. I applied for assistance on my parent's behalf. When the call came, that the foundation had approved our request and would cover the cost of the bed, we shed tears of joy and happiness. We were in disbelief; our faith restored. There is so much goodness in the world. Thank you, JT, from the bottom of our hearts. Your legacy lives on through the lives you touch. My father is improving every day,. He is now starting to transfer to his wheelchair more often (a task he did regularly, multiple times a day before this happened). The therapies and functions this bed has to offer have improved his life so much and this bed is literally making him better. I don't know what we would have done otherwise. We never could have made this happen without the JT Foundation's help. Thank you JT!

Thank You J T Townsend Foundation!

I was 40 when I took a fall from a tree that I was cutting. I suffered a spinal cord injury at the C5/C6 level and have been in power wheelchair ever since, I'm now 64 and a surprise to many still getting along pretty well. My wheelchair is getting a little worn and needs to be replaced but as you may know insurance companies although irreplaceable are selective on what they cover. My wheelchair has an elevated seat to make transfers easier. My insurance company denied the claim for the elevated seat and other adaptive equipment. I spoke with the supplier of the wheelchair and was told of the J T Townsend Foundation. I submitted a request for assistance.
Today I spoke with Carmen, what a pleasure! I told Carmen a little about myself and the challenges we faced and she said that they could help me with my situation. It wasn't until the end of our conversation that I realized that I was speaking to J T's mom.

Thanks for your help Carmen and am sure J T is looking down and smiling at what his foundation is doing in our community.

Gary C.

The JT Townsend foundation is a wonderful non profit and local resource for us special needs parents and caregivers. The provided my daughter with a quality car seat that gives her the support and safety she needs as a child with low muscle tone and mobility.

I would like to give a HUGH Thank you to Ms. Carmen and the JT Townsend foundation. They helped me to be able to do more things in my home because of my new lift wheelchair. This wheelchair actually moves up & down allowing me to reach things that I was not able to in the past. It also helps me in public places, I'm able to reach things instead of driving around the store looking for someone to help me. I didn't know the process would be so quick and easy and I am gracefully thankful for you'll being there. Please continue to be a blessing to special need families, it is certainly appreciated

Sincerely,

Rosetta Holmes

Thank you, thank you and thank you. God Bless you'll!

They helped build a beautiful ramp for my son. Now he can go outside much easier and go for his walk in his gait trainer or his wheelchair!!!

I am so greatful and Blessed to have gotten help with Modifications for my New Powerchair through the JT Townsend Foundation! Ms. Carmen was so helpful! Without the help i received it would have been very difficult to afford getting the modifications i needed to be more independent! Now i have the freedom to go further in my life i feel so very blessed! THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark Brisbane

JT Townsend Foundation has helped me so much!! I’m very thankful for all their help! I am progressing little by little each month it seems like. It’s very important for me to keep on working and doing therapy at brooks. But insurance stops helping and things get expensive, I’m so grateful to JT Townsend foundation for helping me to
Continue my therapy. I’m getting more leg movement and can only hope that I continue to make progress and someday walk again =)

After receiving custody of my 10 year old from his bio mom, he didn't have much at all.his wheelchair was in disrepair and bulky we need a stroller for him that would be easy for me (mom if 3 under ten) to get in and out of vehicle and son into easier. Well the JJGF did just that. Through Wolfson's we were put in contact with them and it was smooth sailing after that! We received a wonderful co card stroller that my son loves ty
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My name is Cheryl Young. I am 66 years old and i am legally blind and i { live independently and happily alone. I have had Multiple Sclerosis since 1997 but, fortunately, I am otherwise healthy. I enjoyed an active life with friends and family, early morning daily five
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I enjoyed life! I was referred to Carmen by a counselor at Numoion, a Forida company that sold me two (2) wheelchairs over the years.

I have been manically independent all of my life and when my legs became more and more "wobbly", i feared that I would have to start investigating independent living facilities that I could afford.

I was almost at the point of panic and I don't normally panic, but the onrushing possibility of the loss of my independence was all but devastating! And then, quite by surprise, Carmen came into my life like a breath of life-sustaining fresh air!

After explaining the purpose of her call, she took the time to encourage me and explained the purpose of the T.J. Thompson Foundation. I could hardly belive ithat she had reacedout to me! I knew that 'someone' made seat- elevating wheelchairs. carmen encouraged ne to apply for a grant. From my years as a practicing attorney, I was familiar with grant applications as cumbersome. To my surprise, this was the most uncomplicated, user-friendly, paperless grant application I had ever encounter!
knowing that I could not afford one of these chairs on my limited income and knowing that my savings were all but depleted, I mthat would facilitate my continuing to live at home but I knew that it couldn't afford one of these chairs, I prayed day and night to see my way clear of this quandary. And that was when I met Carmen!

The grant application process was very friendly' and was completed within a few days! And now that it is completed, my seat-elevating power wheelchair is being made and I can look forward to maintaining my independence and remaining in n my home and cooking simple meals while sitting in my seat-elevating wheelchair at my stove.

The J.T. Townsend Foundation has given me my most precious gift.... the ability to remain in my home! What a fantastic godsend they have been for me! I will always be grateful to Carmen for her generosity of spirit, empathy and kindness. And I will always be grateful to the J. T. Townsend Foundation for restoring my lifeZ! With sincere gratitude and thankds, Prof. Cheryl G. Yong

I am so incredibly grateful for the JT Townsend Foundation. My son Waylon is four and has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. We wanted him to experience the freedom of riding a bike like all the other kids his age but, with his disability, he can't ride a typical bike. JT Townsend Foundation has made it possible for us to get him an adaptive bike that will allow him to accomplish so many things. Being able to safely learn to pedal and steer this bike will not only help his strength and coordination, it will also give him the confidence to accomplish so much more, and we couldn't given him that without this awesome bike. Thank you for all that you do!

Like many parents of special needs children their is a limit on what equipment can be purchased for your child. So I was disappointed when I could not afford or get approved for the tomato sitter for my Bella.But because of the JT Townsend foundation that disappointment didn’t last long. Mrs. Carmen and this lovely foundation blessed my daughter once again with not one but two much needed mobility items. Mrs.Carmen not only contacted me and remembered us from years ago but ask about my mom as well. Seeing her arrive with Bella’s new purple tomato sitter and mobility table alongside a new red Convaid stroller shined so much light in what could’ve been dark. This organization really helps special needs children and their caregivers to.

What an amazing organization ! Ms. Carmen is such a kind wonderful lady. She got Scott the standing frame/glider that he has needed so desperately for so long. What a difference it is making in him. When it first arrived Scott was enjoying his lunch and was so excited he wanted to stop and get on it right away. Normally nothing can take him away from his food, so this alone was a miracle ! Lol
We are so grateful for this organization for the wonderful way that you help those in need in our community.
We just want to say " Thank You " for the blessings and renewed life that you have given my son and so many others. May God shower you with many blessings.

From our hearts,
Scott Thomas
Pamela Patton (mom)

I just wanted to express my gratitude to the J.T. Townsend Foundation, for gifting my 14 year old with a power assist for his wheelchair. Dakota was diagnosed with a rare bone disease called Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO). With this disease, painful bone lesions appear at random throughout the body. While Dakota mostly suffers from lesions in the lower body, which renders him to a wheelchair, there are times when the upper body is also affected, making it nearly impossible to push himself in his wheelchair. Insurance has denied this power assist on numerous occasions. They tell me that this is not medically necessary... a luxury item. Thank you, J.T.Townsend Foundation for giving the gift of independence to my child! We are beyond humbled.

This foundation is a godsend. We have a 16 month old daughter with undiagnosed issues that involve low muscle town, and cognitive and physical developmental delays. She cannot sit independently nor crawl or walk. The JT Townsend foundation was able to provide us with a bath chair and a compression vest when insurance denied us. The bath allow for bath time to be somewhat normal for her and makes it safer for us to bathe her and the compression vest is to help her hopefully learn to use her core and be able to get to a sitting position at some point. Carmen has a spirit about her that shows a servants heart. God bless her and this foundation.

This foundation is amazing. They helped my daughter and get equipment she needed. Without them we would still be without. My family is forever great full. They were quick to reply and answer any questions we had. On top of this they were absolutely wonderful to my daughter when they met her. They provided a chair my daughter needed to help with therapies at home and also a stroller we needed to make it easier for Theresa to be more mobile. This warmed my heart so much. Thank you Ms. Carmen and team. Thank you so very much!

As a Pediatric Physical Therapist here in Jacksonville Florida, I would like to thank the JT Townsend Foundation for their amazing generosity and support they have provided for 2 of my clients. The equipment purchased by the foundation has made a significant impact on the child and their families. When insurance denies equipment and families are not able to afford the expense, the JT Townsend foundation have come forward to loving assist these families. Thank you for all you do for the community. You make a difference in the lives of those who truly need your support.

Thankyou so much your organization has helped us out tremendously my family would like to thank everyone involved God bless everyone

Carmen,

A few years ago if I was asked what the J T Townsend Foundation was I would have honestly answered that it was founded to help people in the
memory of Jerry T Townsend, a young high school football athlete that was left paralyzed after a spinal cord injury.  I’ve come to learn that this
foundation is much more.  It was founded by J T to help others that are facing life changing issues.  J T not only fought through his own personal
handicaps allowing him to finish High School, but to go on and get a degree from UNF in Sports Management and then begin the process of
interviewing for employment all while developing and running this foundation.  This man was and should always be considered a role model
for all people, giving unselfishly during the most trying of circumstances.

Moving forward to our personal involvement with his Foundation, my wife Jody and I sought help in getting a wheel chair for our neurological and
physically handicapped daughter (Abby).  The cost for this chair was very expensive and the organizations that look at our personal set of circumstances
are few.  We were advised to contact The JT Townsend Foundation and as a last resort Jody made contact with Carmen (who we later found to be
J T’s Mother).  Carmen made the process seamless and eventually we were blessed with a new wheel chair for our daughter Abby.

A lot can be said for any foundation that helps people that need that little extra hand.  I can’t begin to state or show the positive effect that this very
generous donation had on our entire family.  Our daughter Abby is truly a gift from God and now she has a chariot that allows her to feel better about
herself.

Jody and I personally feel that if you are seeking a place to donate, please consider this foundation.  I feel that you will find Carmen a true breath of fresh
air carrying on the mission statement that her son started.  The loss of a child is indescribable, the testimony that this mother has carried on to honor her
son is emotional and moving, the results can only be advanced with the opening of peoples hearts and purses.  We’re all in this life together, let’s measure
success by continuing the great work JT started and the Foundation continues under the leadership of his mother Carmen.

Thank you for your concern regarding this selfless foundation,

Jody and Reese Stewart
Jacksonville, Florida 32224

I have recently started to work with the JT Townsend Foundation. To say I am enamored with the work that they are doing is an understatement. What you hope to see from a foundation is passion, excitement, honesty, and transformation. To say that the JT Townsend Foundation is doing this is a failing to appreciate the life altering work they are doing. Thank you for your efforts to change the lives of those with a differing ability.

I'm a 62 year old paraplegic. I've been disabled for the last 34 years. I drive a conversion van that is equipped for a paraplegic to drive. I've had two vans in my life the first one when I first got disabled and this one. So if you're trying to figure the math this one is 21 years old and it has a quarter of a million miles on it. The other one had two hundred and eighty-six thousand miles on it when I gave it away to someone who needed one to transport a disablled daughter So when they say all good things come back to you they really do.

Here's what I mean. The engine and the van are in great shape I keep it maintained and keep the oil changed . However the handicap equipment began to break down.

I got trapped in the van because the doors wouldn't open. I was at the front door of my doctor's office for an important appointment, and couldn't get out of my van to go inside. I was able to get the door looked at and fixed temporarily a little later. It was only a couple of days later at the rescheduled doctor's appointment. I had to call and cancel again saying I'm at your front door but I can't come in. The next day I was talking with a disabled friend of mine and just happened to ask him about a time that he had gotten some help when he was in a desperate situation. He told me about the jttownsend foundation. I asked if he thought that they might be able to help me. He said yes and gave me some phone numbers. I made the telephone call and I hate to ask for help but they made the telephone call an easy one And the people that I talked with were so nice. They didn't make me feel like I was worthless because I couldn't pay for the help that I needed. They were just willing to help! So we set up an assessment for the van. The worn-out equipment was reviewed and it was determined that it could be repaired rather than replaced. I thought that was great because until the problems that equipment had worked great. Quarter of a million miles great!

Well they put the recommendations before the board and the board approved the repairs for my van. They fix the van and you know what it works! Everything works perfectly! I have my Independence again.

If you're considering donating some money someplace the JT Townsend Foundation is a great place to give it. I wasn't supposed to say that but I will say it anyway. What was suggested that I say has to do with if you are disabled and you need help maintaining your Independence call the jttownsend foundation and let them get involved and help you. They really are a good group of folks you'll feel great about yourself and you'll feel great about them.

JT Townsend Foundation I love you guys I appreciate you. You saved my life!

This Foundation has helped my family tremendously. My son is 3 years old and cannot sit unassisted. His insurance would not cover the chair we needed. After finding out about the Foundation, I spoke With Mrs Carmen, and she was so nice and was willing to help my family out with seating devices for Cason. She still checks up on us every once in a while. I can’t thank them enough, God bless them!

Our beautiful 15-year-old daughter needed extra support while riding in the car because she would remove her should belt and undoubtedly a seizure was sure to happen. She was diagnosed special needs as an infant and our mission is to make life a wonderful and safe experience for her. After months of searching for a solution, we were directed to JT Townsend Foundation for assistance. WOW!!! What a wonderful experience, Ms. Carmen delivered the Churchhill Car Seat to our home and now riding in the car is a safe, fun experience for the entire family. Thank you for your service to our family and the community! My daughter and I instantly connected to Ms. Carmen's loving spirit. Words can not express our gratitude to Ms. Carmen and the JT Townsend Foundation. Thank you

I love every second of being a part of this amazing organization. They exude everything that is great about giving back and helping your community. I can't thank them enough for all they do!

I would like to commend the JT Foundation for their professional kindness and help in our time of need. My son has a brain injury and needs total care. We were having problems with his bed. One of his nurses suggested the foundation. I completed the information required and things begin to move immediately. Carmen worked with the merchant to ensure we got the best price available. It was an awesome experience working with her. I started out so afraid, unsure and she made the process comfortable. I’m so grateful for the help we received. Now my son has this awesome bed. He can sit up as if in a chair, it rotates and give him compressions for his lungs. Thank you again.

Sincerely
Michele Gray

This non-profit is one of the biggest blessings to hundreds of families on the first coast. Not only do they provide physical equipment, they provide a group of people who will stop at nothing to provide emotional and spiritual support. This foundation takes the monetary burden off families who have disabled members, and allows them to enjoy a higher quality of life. The mission and people of this foundation have the people first mindset needed to touch lives, because their inspiration to serve comes from the blessings of those who first served them.

The JT Townsend Foundation recently provided an activity chair for one of my clients who suffered a traumatic brain injury at 14 months of age. This chair allows my client to eat dinner at the table with the rest of the family and participate in other family gatherings. I thank the JT Townsend Foundation for filling a great need in the community by providing much needed equipment not covered by insurance to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Carmen was a pleasure to work with throughout the streamlined process and was professional and responsive every step of the way. What a great organization!

I am a UNF graduate just like JT and I heard about the JT Townsend Foundation through an internet story I read. I support the Foundation and the remarkable things they do to help those in need. JT's story is truly inspiring and so is the work done by the JT Townsend Foundation.

my name is Dennis J I'm so over whelmed I don't know where to start !!! first of all I like to give a BIGGGGGGGGGGGG thanks JT foundation and MS Carmen are the best , I been trying to get this chair for 2 years almost with my old chair totally out of commission I had to use an manual that's totally uncomfortable with me being a rather tall person . JT foundation stayed on top of everything and updated me on the process . it was a big blessing to not worry no longer knowing my chair is on the way in the making . ill definitely recommend the foundation and ill post another review and pictures when it arrives thank you again JT foundation sooooooooooooooo much .

When I heard the news that JT Townsend Foundation would be able to help my adult child get a wheel chair . I was at work and tears just fell from my eyes. I thank god and then I thank his Foundation and Ms. Carmen , for caring about some who is disable and really need help. My son now don't have to suffer in a broken wheelchair . I am so thankful I learned from my son about your foundation may God bless

I am SO thankful for JT and his vision of helping out children and families like mine. I can finally go to the grocery store with all 5 children and not have to worry about a big heavy wheelchair. We went in to get fitted for a new wheelchair only to find put we weren't due for one for another few years. But the physical therapist got us in touch with the JTTF and within a matter of a few months we received the new stroller. I love that I no longer have to hurt my back with a heavy stroller and most importantly, wyatt is comfortable. I can not thank you enough Carmen for all of the dedication you have put into this dream. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

My name is Lamont Walker and I was injured while playing football in one of my old friends’ front yard. I was paralyzed in 1997 so when I heard about JT's injury I immediately felt a connection to him. I prayed for him and his family to have the courage to accept what had happened and the strength to move forward. Needless to say, my prayers were answered and they have moved forward to inspire and to help others through JT's life.

His foundation is an extension of who JT was when I had met him several years ago. He was interested in whom I was and willing to help me in any way that he could. This is why I knew that I could contact his foundation and expect to receive help. I purchased a van this year but I needed a little assistance with insurance and maintenance; therefore, I did not hesitate to reach out to the JT Townsend Foundation.

I filled out the application for assistance and Judith e-mailed me the same day. I was surprised how promptly they responded to my request but then again it is JT's foundation. In the e-mail she told me that I would receive a phone call from someone who works with the foundation and little did I know that it would be JT's mother. Ms. Carmen is one of the nicest person that I have ever met and she is representing JT very well. She was very concerned about my needs just like JT and she along with the foundation did something about it.

I am now riding in my van!

Thanks to everyone at the JT Townsend Foundation! Blessings on you all!!!

Thanks to the JT Townsend Foundation, My son who has Cerebral Palsy and is wheelchair bound, can now be comfortable in a cushioned, tilted stroller with a overhead cover to block him from the sun when he goes to doctors appointments and on our walks to grandmas house. Carmen is a pleasure to talk to and they foundation was very prompt.

The JTTF has been instrumental in assisting the pediatric special needs population in Jacsonville. They have provided medical car seats, gait trainers, positioning chairs and medical strollers to children and families with grace and compassion. The JTTF understands that these items are not "luxury items" as the insurance companies often state. The JTTF also assists caregivers in sharing equipment that their child has outgrown through their communuty Facebook page.

JT Townsend Foundation was there for my family when no one else was. Three years ago, my husband, who suffers from a spinal cord injury and is wheelchair bound, was in the hospital. We weren't sure at the time of he was going to make it or not. Needless to say, I was missing a lot of work and the bills were still coming in. A friend told me about this foundation so I reached out to them to see if they may be able to help us with our rent for the month. Less than 48 hours later, Judy and Kelly had the check mailed out to me not only for my rent, but with extra for groceries. When I spoke with them, I could not stop crying because I was so relieved. My husband went to Brooks Rehab shortly after and I was able to return to work. I can never thank them enough for helping my family stay afloat during such a difficult time.

I'm a therapist and have seen so many of my kids with special needs get awesome equipment that their insurance wouldn't cover and the family could not afford. This group is a blessing to so many!

This foundation is amazing. They have always helped me when needed. It is a wonderful group of people who care about helping people in the community who really need the help

Our family is "Over-The-Moon" pleased by the support provided my daughter through the JT Townsend Foundation. My daughter suffers profoundly from a rare seizure disorder, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. She is unable to walk without proper assistance, amongst other disabilities. We had submitted a request to our insurance company for equipment to assist with transfer/mobility and was rigidly denied coverage. We felt helpless and defeated. By word of mouth and glowing recommendations, we were encouraged to contact JT Townsend Foundation. Judy and Kelly were empathetic of our plight. Kelly worked selflessly with a Rifton representative to fulfill my daughter's needs. "Selflessly" meaning she corresponded with Rifton rep on her personal time. Needless-to-say, funding was approved and within one month a Rifton Tram was delivered personally by JT's Mother, Auntie and Miss Kelly. We have been blessed by the purposefulness of the JT Townsend Foundation. They have truly made a significant difference in my daughter's quality of life. There are NO amount of "thanks" to express our gratitude. JT Townsend Foundation far exceeded our expectations. God Bless you ALL!!!!

We were so blessed on 10/11/13 to receive JT's van. You see I have a son Joshua, who on 09/09/2001 fell out of a tree while under the influence of drugs and alcohol and only 20 years old. We started a ministry called Thru the Roof Ministries in 2004 on the request of our son who now was in a wheel chair unable to speak with a traumatic brain injury from the fall. Our old van was on its last legs, as we had traveled across this country a number of times sharing Joshua's story of never giving up and every choice we make matters. JT's legacy of love, compassion, and never giving up continues to this day, as his van still rolls down the road, allowing Joshua and I to share the the gospel of Christ with Thru the Roof Ministries. Thank you all at JTTF, you are such a blessing to so many. Never Give Up, Pastor Harold and Joshua.

We're so thankful for what you all did for my twins, thank you.

This foundation has been such a blessing to my family. My granddaughter has Cerebral Palsy and she is wheelchair bound. The wheelchair we had was not on that would aid in her therapy or comfort. We found it extremely difficult to feed her as the wheelchair we had was a standard child's wheelchair with no ability to tilt. I sought out this foundation for assistance in obtaining an activity chair that would meet so many of our needs in caring for my grandchild. The graciousness of the volunteers and Ms. Townsend was unbelievable! Meeting the team in person and watching my grandchild sit in her new chair for the first time was such a joy. We all cried that day. It has truly changed all our lives. This foundation made it possible for my youngest grandchild to see her sister eye to eye for the first time, She could not stop hugging and kissing her sister because this activity chair lowered to the floor. I have really enjoyed watching Lavonne take a nap in her chair comfortably without having to move her to a bed all the time.
Sometimes you know you want to volunteer and you are not sure where to volunteer your time. I have since offered my services in whatever capacity the foundation may need going forward; thank you for helping make my decision to offer my services to you. The right people are on the JT Townsend Foundation team! I felt as though Kelly was a part of my immediate family, we even cried together!
Thank you so much for changing our lives for the better. God Bless You!!

JTTF help my daughter Nikia Newsom with a Riften activity chair Nikia can sit up high to watch TV something that she loves to do we thank God for JTTF because Medicaid would not pay for this activity chair that she really enjoys and I do too because it sit up high and I don't haft to bend over and hurt my back I just want to say thank you and we love you
Sheralla & Nikia Newsome

As a 72 year old grandma with disabled grandson, I had hard time getting him in and out of my auto. This foundation made a dream come true. He climbs in his chair and off we go. After 10 years of searching for help this foundation came forward. Cudos to these folks for making transporting Dillon easier. Carolyn Patten

JTTF provided us with a chair my son desperately needed for feeding and interaction with family. Insurance would not cover it and it's not something we would have ever been able to afford.

My son was born with a congenital heart defect known as Hypoplastic Left-Heart Syndrome, which requires him to be in constant need of several medications and doctor visits, just to survive. When our family were faced with the possibility of loosing his insurance, JT Townsend stepped in and helped us get things straighted out, and all of our worries suddleny disappeared. They are truly a God send and I could never thank them enough for what they did for me and my little man.

Amazingly generous and caring Foundation. My disabled son's quality of life has been changed for the better because of their kindness!

The JT Townsend Foundation
Has truly been a blessing to our family and our sons special needs. They were able to provide remaining payment after insurance on a much needed medical stroller and bath chair. It has made our life a little easier getting our boy around and bathed. A great foundation who has a passion to help those in need and keep their sons memory alive.

My child was in need of an activity chair and I received quick response , great customer service, and communication. We received her chair within a month if not sooner. This chair has came in hand and I am thankful and happy that JTTF was able to be here for my family in our time of need. Thank you JT!

I found J T's foundation on the web while trying to find help to get a new manual wheelchair.

I have cerebral palsy and my insurance would not help me but JT's foundation did. His foundation serves the underserved and under represented. Not only those in the disabled community but anyone who was blessed to know, meet, or talk with him understood how important this foundation and the people it served were to him.

Even in his absence his legacy lives on in the hearts and efforts of those whose love, work, and service perpetuates what JT envisioned his foundation to be.

The JT Townsend foundation helped my family when we needed it most. My husband is a paraplegic. He was hospitalized and I missed a lot of work to stay with him. We were close to losing our home. I reached out to Judy who was kind and compassionate. Not only did the foundation pay our rent for the month, they also gave us a little extra for groceries. I am forever grateful to them!

JT Townsend helped us in a time if need for a new wheelchair for my daughter. They donated above and beyond my expectations. Kelly was instrumental in her communication and listening to out needs!
Gratefully,
Kim and Caroline Abbott

My sweet four year old daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder which has left her unable to walk or talk thus far. While we try to expose her to as many normal experiences as we can sometimes financially we just can't afford the expense. The JT Townsend foundation was gracious enough to provide my daughter with a special adaptive bike. This bike has helped her to enjoy the outdoors and aided her in developing fine motor skills that are necessary for balance and walking.

Great organization! Gave my daughter a lightweight special needs stroller that helps her be more active with family and friends. She is quadriplegic and would stay home due to weight of wheelchair when we would go on short trips- store, shopping, etc. Now she comes along! Thanks against JT Foundation

Amazingly kind and supportive. Went above and beyond to assist us and did not cause any unnecessary stress through out the whole process.

I was blessed to have the help of JT Townsend foundation to help with equipment with two of my clients for need adaptive equipment. One family had major medical bills due to the client and his father and could not afford the equipment. The foundation came through!!! The other client had insurance with a high deductible and the mother had to quit her job to care for the child. Once again JTTF made it possible for this client to receive a gait trainer and he is now beginning to walk. Thanks for all you do

We are SO thankful for JTTF! They provided us with a stander for my son and it has been a blessing because we get NO financial help for him and being able to receive a stander for nothing at all was incredible! I would do anything to help this foundation and give back! Thank you so so much!

I love this charity and I love that I can see the works that they are doing. I was a friend of JT and I will continue to help his legacy in helping live on. I give to United Way every paycheck and I make sure that I give 100% to the JT Townsend foundation. The foundation does an amazing job of being consistent in the community and their efforts are wonderful. Keep up the awesome work in the community.

The JT Townsend Foundation provides much needed assistive technology and equipment to children and their families. Funding sources have strict rules for the provision of DME without regard for the individual who suffers without it. JT Townsend also connects families who have used equipment to share in order to maximize their available resources. Every family that I refer to the foundation hears JT's story and mission to give back to others.

I worked at WWP when JT interned and he was a very special person. I witnessed his selfless actions and a great moment was when he was able to give a new chair stroller to a little boy and his family so they were able to take him to the beach.

I had a special needs son who passed away 10 years ago. It was always a battle to get services and equipment for him. I only wish the JT Townsend Foundation was around then. They are an awesome organization who helps so many people.

JT Townsend foundation bought a pulse oximeter for my patient. She is on a pulse ox 24/7 and her's would die after being unplugged for only a few hours. This made leaving the house for doctors appointments and fun outings very difficult and dangerous. The pulse ox we received for my patient from the JT Townsend foundation runs on batteries and lasts for 48 hours! This is such an important tool for my little patient and this has made it so much safer for her! Thank you again JT Townsend foundation:)

Our little daughter, Rhonda, was born with severe brain injury (Cerebral Palsy). She learned to walk but a seizure disorder took that away and she is confined to moving in her wheel chair. We wanted her to be able to stand up again to move, and thought a specialized adult walker would be helpful. Since insurance would not cover a second piece of equipment, we reached out to the J.T. Townsend Foundation. After a brief application, and telephone interview, we were told she would get that walker.
I assumed it would come in a box that we would have to put together. However, we got a call that J.T.'s mother and aunt would personally put it together and bring it to our house.

We had a most delightful afternoon meeting with this special family, and Rhonda took to that supporting walker with a smile on her face. This organization is doing a wonderful job in fulfilling the dreams of J.T. to help other disabled children and adults. God bless them.
Mrs. Jo Knott, Rhonda's mother

The JTTF helped my son who has cerebral palsy and is a quadriplegic with a much-needed piece of equipment that insurance would not cover. My son's new umbrella type of stroller will assist us in being able to get out in the community again. Thank you JTTF for all that you do in our community!

The JTTF helped when all others said "no." We needed a safe medical car seat to meet not only state law but for proper transporting a disabled person. Diabilities include spastic quadriplegia, scoliosis, and seizures. The Therapedic Integrated Positioning System Car Seat is perfect.

Thank you for the car seat and your consideration and kindness.

The JT Townsend Foundation helped us out after my teenage son suffered an Anoxic Brain Injury last year which left him non-verbal and physically limited. The Ipad they donated helped us to not only entertain him but engage him in ways we did not know were possible. Being confined to a wheelchair getting my son to his many doctors appointments and therapies was grueling and painful utilizing public transportation. We held a personal fundraiser and our aim was to purchase a used wheelchair accessible van. The foundation helped us again by matching some of the funds we raised. We could not have managed this without their help. Getting our own van was a life changer. There are no words to describe how their assistance helped to improve the quality of my son's life. I will be forever grateful.

The JTTF has been wonderful. Thanks to JTTF my son now has a device that helps him walk without the use of a cumbersome brace. We could not have done this without their help.
The response time from when we first contacted them was amazing and the genuine eagerness to help is incredible. Thank you so much for all you do and keep up the great work .
AJ and Laurie

JT Townsend is wonderful they help my 4 year old get a iPad he needed it for learning and communication. This foundation is wonderful. Thanks so much for your help to us and the other special people in the community.

JT Townsend Foundation is amazing on how helpful they are for the disabled community. They were so helpful when we were in need of help for our 3 year old with Spina Bifida. Our family will forever be grateful.

The JT Townsend Foundation helped us get an adult size jogging stroller for our 15 year old son. This is an amazing blessing and give him (and our family) much freedom. We can go to the beach, down trails, out to the Jetties, and around town to festivals and parks in the jogging stroller. Most of that would be off limits in his daily wheelchair either due to the wheels, or the lack of shade. They truly gave my son and all of us the whole world, not just the tiny part his chair will go to.

They also gave up hope and joy at a time we really needed a bit of sunshine. My son has been in and out of the hospital this last year. Our involvement with JTTF and Carmen was definitely a boost to our morale and our spirits.

We needed a piece of durable medical equipment for our toddler son. Insurance wouldn't cover it as they deemed it unnecessary. When we contacted JTTF, they procured the bath/potty chair for our child within 2 weeks. 2 1/2 yrs later, we are still using it. Their generosity has made such a big difference for our little boy's quality of life. Thank you, JTTF!

The JT Townsend Foundation is absolutely amazing with helping out disabled families like mine who are less fortunate. They helped our son who has severe Autism and is non verbal with a device to help with his learning that we would otherwise not be able to afford. I can't tell you how much that meant to us and our son who is making very good use of it!

The JT Townsend foundation is a nonprofit where one truly sees positive results. Numerous students at our school and a good friend's daughter received equipment that truly met the person and the family's needs. I am so impressed by the JT Townsend foundation. Go JT!

The JT Townsend Foundation provides more than just a piece of adaptive equipment or a check- it gives so many people hope that they can overcome whatever their obstacle is and that they can still make a difference no matter what their disability is. In the end, I hope everyone is touched by JT Townsend's story and decide to live their life like JT did.

JTTF is an amazing organization which has done soo much in the Jacksonville community. Its brought us together with their events raising awareness and funds at the same time. JTTF is a key member of the First Coast Family.

Great cause - helping those less fortunate with adaptive equipment and financial support. Carrying on the legacy of the named founder JT Townsend -- always be positive and pay it forward.

The JT Townsend Foundation provides support for individuals and families who have significant needs for adaptive equipment and services to help them achieve greater functional independence, but have not been able to acquire these things due to insurance denials or financial hardships. Patients are often left with their needs unmet and few options for assistance. Without the JTTF, many patients would be left having to settle for less independence and functional mobility. The foundation executes its mission in a loving, caring, and compassionate way that has touched over 170 families in NE Florida.

J T Townsend Foundation provides support for our families right here on the First Coast. Many families describe this assistance as life changing.

JTTF has done more than provide people with certain needs. It has given people hope and it lets people know that they are not alone. There are so many people out there that need help and I truly believe this foundation will trive! JT's heart and soul was dedicated to his foundation and I couldn't be more honored to be a part of it! Live Like JT!!

JTTF has helped over 170 families on the First Coast by providing adaptive equipment that insurance will not cover.

I can't say enough about how awesome The JT Townsend Foundation is!!! My fiancé & I just got involved with this top notch organization this past Spring! It truly was an amazing eye opener & life changing moment for us both. Although we only had the pleasure of meeting JT Townsend just once before he passed. He touch our hearts in a spot that never had been touched before. The genuine love & passion that this foundation represents makes it all more worth the while for us both to want to continue to be active volunteers for the JTTF. And more importantly keep JT's awesome energy, kind spirit & true determination alive & moving forward!!! "Live like JT" ... Blessings Tessa & Michael

It has been a privilege to serve on the JT Townsend Board of Directors since its inception two years ago. We are a small group of hard working, caring individuals who truly believe in JT's desire to give back and make a difference to those needy, yet most deserving families.
Look out! There are great things ahead for this Foundation. Many thanks to our fellow board members, volunteers and donors who inspire us and help keep JT Townsend's legacy alive.

The JT Townsend Foundation truly changed my son's life. After denial after denial from our Insurance Company, (BCBS), we had given up on getting Caleb the adaptive stroller and adaptive car seat that he needed. You see, My son has Cerebral Palsy. His Dad and I provide all of his daily needs, as he is unable to do anything for himself. You can imagine our frustration when we couldn't get the supplies/equipment that our son so desperately deserves. Enter the JT Townsend Foundation. No questions asked, except, HOW CAN WE HELP and WHAT DO YOU NEED? 3 weeks after applying, we were approved! We were overjoyed! FINALLY our son was going to get 2 very important pieces of equipment we could not have afforded on our own. :( We have been welcomed with open arms into the JT TOWNSEND FAMILY, and we couldn't be happier to be here. We are forever in their debt. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LOVING OUR SON!
Jessica, Jeff, Jacob and Caleb Finch

JT has been my friend since High School and I am so proud of everything that he has done. A heart of gold and now an Angel.

During a recent One Spark event I had the pleasure of meeting J.T and his mother as well as his group of volunteers. JT's life and his story has truly been life changing for me. He has given me sucha positive outlook on life. He is sweet, loving , genuine and always seems to have a smile on his face. What he is doing in our community and how he took such a trajedy in his life and turned it around for the good has truly impacted me on so many levels. JT I want to say Thank You to you personally from the bottom of my heart. After meeting you for the first time yesterday here at my place of employment The Everbank Center and literally have not been able to keep my mouth shut about you. You and I are the same age and graduated the same year and I know that in your mind at times you think life should have been different for you but God had different plans, but what you have done has truly been extraordinary and I cant say thank you enough. I have a 4 year old son who was diagnosed with Autism in May 2012, it has truly been challenging and I cannot wait for you to one day meet my little angel! I will be seeing a lot more of you as I feel I have been lead to volunteer where my time is needed. There is no greater joy than to help those in need and that is my passion! Lastly I will say congrats and Enjoy your graduation next week you are so deserving and have worked so hard!!! Much love and respect Sincerly Victoria Distefano

My son Aijalon is 6 years old, with CP, microcephaly, trach, gtube, etc. He is total care and requires 24hr care. Our issue was that I bought my home which is a townhouse, prior to me even considering adopting my son. Well the problem is all of our bedrooms are upstairs. I'm a single adoptive parent and all of the carrying my son up and down the stairs fall primarily on me. My son is growing and getting bigger and that task is becoming more difficult.

We were referred to the JTTF and I told our story and requested a stairlift to help me with getting my son up and down the stairs. I was contacted immediately by Mrs. Judith and after a couple of conversations the process begun and within a two week time period I was informed we would be "Blessed" with the stairlift and it was installed.

I can't say enough good things about the JTTF foundation, not only what they did for us, but what they have done for so many others in the community. Many others heard my problem and either had or offered any solutions. JTTF stepped right in and became our hero!! If there is ever anything I can ever do to help or spread the word about this wonderful foundation, I will definitely do it without a moments hesitation. They were truly a God send for us!!

My 3 year old son, Jonas, has Sensory Processing disorder and autistic-like behaviors at times. His occupational therapist suggested a therapeutic listening system to help him with his behavior. She said the JT Townsend Foundation may be able to help with paying for it, as we were stressed at the time for funds getting ready for our daughter's medical trip to Colorado and a possible strike with my husband's work. The JT Townsend Foundation paid for the therapeutic listening headphones, CDs, and other items needed for the therapy. Not only that, but when the board members met later in the month to discuss the cases they had helped, they decided to give us money to help my daughter and I travel to Colorado for her medical treatment. We are so thankful for the JT Townsend Foundation family!

A co-worker shared this foundation with me last week as i had been searching for financial assitance for my patients; babies with synostosis, who require custom molded helmets following cranial surgery. Most insurance companies do not cover these helmets and they are quite expensive. When i looked into JT's foundation i was so elated to find out that these precious lives and thier families could be helped. It is such a beautiful thing to give back and JT you are amazing. Thanks for being open to helping those in need. I pray for miracles to continue in your life. Suzanne B.

I had the pleasure of volunteering with JTTF in December 2011 for a toy drop at Nemours Children's Hospital. It was also the first time I was be to interact with JT and his mother, both very inspiring! It was so uplifting to see sick children have joy from receiving toys and seeing JT give with such a huge heart! The JTTF is doing great things for in Jacksonville and I look forward to working with them in the future.

Working as a volunteer for the JT Townsend Foundation (JTTF) since its inception has been an incredible experience. I've witnessed firsthand that when JTTF assists a disabled individual here on the First Coast, they don't view or treat them as a client, but as family. The support that JTTF provides for disabled individuals and their families goes beyond financial and/or equipment support, but largely provides moral support to these families that face struggles that many of us can't even begin to imagine. JT himself is the heart and soul of this foundation and his loving, selfless and caring nature embodies everything that the Foundation is about. While the equipment that JTTF provides for these individuals brings a great sense of relief, it barely seems to match the reassurance of having the support of this extended family behind them. I look forward to continue working with this great non-profit in the future and encourage those looking to make an impact on the First Coast Community to donate or get involved in this organization.

I have known JT a few years after meeting him briefly at UNF. I heard about him and wanted to meet him since we have similar injuries. My mother heard of his foundation and contacted JT about applying for an FES bike for me, which I never would have been able to afford and insurance didn't cover it. She submitted the application and sure enough JT helped get it for me. This special bike works my muscles with electrodes and is the therapy I need to keep my body moving. I am so, so thankful for the JT foundation and what they did for me. JT and everyone on his staff are amazing! :)

This spring we went to the medical supply store to inquire about cost of a lift for the van; there was no way we could afford it and insurance does not cover those things. Am thinking it was a divine appointment because there was a precious lady there picking up supplies when I told the man we could NOT afford it. She asked about the item and we explained it to her. She was a board member of the JT Townsend Foundation and asked me to fill out an application and submit it. We did and the glide n go lift was installed in our van. J T helps so many folks in so many different ways. And he is so loving and kind; has faced some insurmountable odds himself and yet he does not give up. What an inspiration!! Our Emily had a wheelchair race with him at his house when we had the lift installed. May God continue to bless this awesome Foundation and the folks they help.

I was informed about the JT Townsend Foundation through a colleague of mine. I was working with a pt who is 16 years old and sufferd a traumatic injury that left him paralyzed. The patient was in need of a lot of resources, still is. I submitted an application for the patient to get a hospital bed through the JT Townsend Foundation and in no time received word from Judy Zitello that they wanted to help out. Within a short time Judy had found a bed through Stryker and had everything set up for this family. Additionally, JT himself went out and talked to the patient to talk to him about not allowing his injuries to limit his future. What a quick response and a fantastic impact Judy and JT made. It was wonderful working with them and I so appreciate their wilingess to help others.