For Quincy Riley, spending time outdoors is one of the things he enjoys most. With a gift from the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation, he can now spend more time outside while staying safer in the summer heat.
Riley, an Ozarks Healthcare Therapies patient living with a traumatic brain injury, recently received a specialized cooling vest through the foundation. The vest is designed to help regulate body temperature, allowing Riley greater comfort and safety while participating in outdoor activities.
“It’s what I love doing most,” Riley said of being outdoors.
For Riley, the cooling vest represents more than a piece of equipment. It gives him more opportunities to take part in activities he enjoys while supporting his continued therapy and quality of life.
“These are the kinds of moments that demonstrate the meaningful difference foundation support can make in the lives of our patients,” said Josh Reeves, Ozarks Healthcare vice president of development and advocacy. “A cooling vest may seem like a simple gift, but for Quincy, it means more opportunities to get outside, enjoy the things he loves and experience greater independence. We are grateful to our donors who make it possible for us to respond to the individual needs of patients in our community.”
The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation supports programs, equipment and patient needs that may not otherwise be possible through traditional health care funding. Donations help the foundation provide resources intended to enhance patient care and quality of life throughout the Ozarks Healthcare service area.
To learn more or make a gift, visit ozarkshealthcare.com/support-us/foundation or contact the Ozarks Healthcare Foundation at 417-853-5200.
