California Business 'Lifts' Patient's Spirits

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, July 1, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Helping a child in need is just another day on the job for California business-owner Virgil Moore. Cooperating alongside Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), Moore was able provide a vertical platform lift for a pediatric patient returning home after a five-month stay in the hospital.

“The big smile on her face and the appreciation of her mother more than compensated us for the small part we played in this overall effort,” Moore remarked.

"The big smile on her face and the appreciation of her mother more than compensated us for the small part we played in this overall effort."

Virgil Moore, Owner of 101 Mobility of San Jose

In April, 101 Mobility of San Jose, Moore’s business, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center collaborated to provide the young patient with a vertical platform lift, also known as a VPL. Operating similar to an elevator, a vertical platform lift allows individuals to be lifted from one floor to another without having to leave their mobility device behind.

Moore first reached out to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center several months prior as part of his business-to-business marketing campaign. When the opportunity for installing a vertical platform lift arose, the medical center decided to contact Moore.

Working alongside the organization, 101 Mobility of San Jose was able to provide a Bruno vertical platform lift at a significantly reduced rate, including free installation.

According to Moore, the patient was “all smiles” at the unveiling.

“Through the donation, the pediatric patient is now able to freely enter and exit her home using her own power wheelchair,” Moore explained. “With just a little training, she was able to quickly learn how to navigate and operate the lift.”

The VMC Foundation, an independent/nonprofit organization which raises funds for the Santa Clara Valley Health & Health System, contributed donations toward the lift project. This operation fell in line with the VMC Foundation’s mission to provide medical assistance to residents throughout Santa Clara County.   

Moore said that this effort also coincides with 101 Mobility of San Jose’s pledge to participate in community outreach projects every year.

“To assist families financially, we often partner with local agencies who serve people with disabilities and the elderly,” Moore expressed. “Through 101 Mobility of San Jose, more residents of San Jose will now be able to live the independent lives they desire.”

101 Mobility of San Jose is a leading provider of mobility and accessibility solutions throughout the San Jose area. For more information, visit http://sanjose.101mobility.com. 

About 101 Mobility

101 Mobility is a full-service franchise business that specializes in mobility and accessibility equipment. Products include stair lifts, ramps, auto lifts, patient lifts, pool lifts, bath lifts, vertical platform lifts, and more. Visit 101Mobility.com to learn more.

101 Mobility franchisees are supplied with geo-specific online marketing campaigns, in-person training, on-going support, and a proprietary business management platform. Visit 101MobilityFranchise.com to find more information about our franchise process.

About Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is the flagship hospital of the Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System. SCVMC includes an acute care inpatient hospital with 574 licensed beds, 8 regional clinics providing primary care, and a specialty center offering a wide-range of specialty services. SCVMC is considered a health care “safety net” provider, serving low-income income and culturally diverse individuals and families. SCVMC also accepts private patients and most health insurance plans. Visit scvmc.org to learn more.