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THE STORY OF
TRAVIS
- INSPIRATION FOR A FOUNDATION
Travis Bigham had
been a young singer/songwriter when he suffered a brain stem
stroke which left him paralyzed and speechless. He had been
given a life expectancy of just six months but lived on for
twelve years with minimal mental stimulation. He had virtually
turned his face to the wall, given up all hope and was relegated
to the hospice program.
With the help of
Head and Heart founders and the financial backing of others,
Travis acquired a computer system. He was then able to write
short letters and poetry, express his most basic needs to his
caregivers and even write music again. Subsequently, he was
taken off the hospice program and, exceeding all expectations,
lived five additional years!
Travis was the
inspiration for the formation of Head and Heart in 1995. Its
members have agreed that the Foundation will serve as his
legacy.
A computer made such
a difference in Travis’ life! Head and Heart soon realized that
there was a greater need not being met elsewhere in the
community – many other people were (and are) “falling through
the cracks.”
The mission of Head
and Heart then became one of providing resources for individuals
to achieve a sense of independence once again; regaining some
control of their environment - and thus their lives.
We achieve this with personalized assistive devices and
software, offering individual on-site training to recipients and
their caregivers. |
