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Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Exokinetics Launches Project ELEVATE Mobility Foundation -- Empowering Those in Need of Mobility Solutions
PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 / / -- Exokinetics, a leading mobility technology company and manufacturer of the groundbreaking Zeen mobility device, has officially launched its affiliate charitable foundation, Project ELEVATE Mobility (PEM). The PEM foundation helps provide life-changing Zeen devices to underserved individuals facing mobility challenges, empowering them with greater freedom, safety, and independence in their daily lives. Project ELEVATE Mobility is driven by a clear mission: help those who suffer from mobility loss and financial hardship to acquire the state-of-the-art Zeen mobility device. Zeen enables users to transition from sitting to standing, allowing them to walk upright, fully supported, hands-free, and without the fear of falling—transforming lives for individuals previously confined to a wheelchair or reliant on unstable walkers and canes ( See a Zeen Demo ). What sets Zeen apart is its revolutionary, non-motorized lift system, which gently raises users from a seated position to standing, providing safe, supported mobility while walking. Ideal for people with limited strength, balance, or endurance due to chronic conditions or injuries, the Zeen allows individuals to engage with their surroundings at eye level and perform everyday activities like cooking, reaching high shelves, or interacting socially. Zeen is proudly made in the USA and retails for approximately $5,000—an investment that is often not currently covered by insurance. Through PEM, accepted applicants receive generous grants matching up to $2,500 of an individual's contribution toward the purchase of their Zeen. This dollar-for-dollar matching creates a partnership, fostering a sense of ownership and dignity during the process. 'We created Zeen to help individuals safely reclaim their independence, mobility, and quality of life,' said Garrett Brown, creator of Steadicam® and Founder of Exokinetics. 'Our goal is to ensure that users can engage with the world around them at eye-level, without the fear of falling, while maintaining or regaining their physical strength and confidence.' The Zeen is suitable for children and adults weighing between 50 and 250 lbs, offering a unique solution for those experiencing mobility challenges from conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, ataxia, or recovering from a stroke or injury. By promoting weight-bearing on the legs, walking with an upright posture, and reducing the fear of falling, Zeen supports overall health including cardiovascular function, muscle tone, digestion, and psychological well-being. Looking ahead, Project ELEVATE Mobility is committed to expanding its reach and supporting as many individuals as possible living with mobility challenges. For more information or to see a Zeen demonstration webinar (offered daily), please visit the website at About Exokinetics Exokinetics is a leading mobility technology company focused on restoring independence, mobility, and an active lifestyle to individuals affected by chronic conditions, age, or injury. The Zeen® is a revolutionary mobility device that helps users transition from sitting to standing and walking with ease and safety. Designed and manufactured in the USA, Zeen fills the gap between a wheelchair and a walker, offering a unique solution for individuals seeking greater mobility freedom in their daily lives. Jonathan Abramson Bluetone Marketing and PR +1 619-807-6349 [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Lawrence County woman mauled by family dog
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Lawrence County law enforcement helped save a woman's life after she was brutally attacked by the family dog early Friday morning. A 911 call came in at approximately 2:52 a.m. on Friday, March 21 about a dog attack with a woman seriously bleeding. There was much activity in the city of Lawrenceburg, so the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office was first on scene. The deputy was met by the victim's husband, who said the family Pit Bull attacked his 49-year-old wife. The husband reported the dog was still in the same structure as the injured woman. Woman's missing dog returned after video shows pet being taken from Antioch warehouse 'My wife is in the middle. She's bleeding bad, man,' the husband can be heard saying on body camera footage. The husband repeatedly demanded the deputy shoot the dog in order to save his wife. The man urged the deputy to kill the dog so first responders could safely get into the back bedroom where the victim was. 'We try our best not to kill animals, but if that is what we have to do to protect someone's life, then that is what needs to be done,' said Sgt. Garrett Brown with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. Based on the video and the reports from law enforcement, the deputy fired multiple shots, killing the dog. Once the dog was no longer a threat, the deputy went to the woman in the rear bedroom. Mother of 6-month-old girl killed in Alabama dog attack calls it horrible but avoidable accident The deputy found the victim wedged between the bed and the wall. She had bedding pulled around her, but the bed and the covers were bloody. When the deputy removed the blankets, it revealed gaping wounds to the woman's arms, legs, and side. Multiple tourniquets were applied to stop the profuse bleeding. 'Severe laceration to her right arm,' the deputy told other first responders. The victim reportedly had deep lacerations from her elbows all the way to her armpits. ⏩ 'We've gotta get her out of here,' the deputy insisted. Thanks to the quick actions of law enforcement, the woman was taken to a landing zone, where a LifeFlight helicopter arrived to transport her to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). 'They quickly made entry, assessed the situation, pretty much determined that the dog did need to be put down for everyone's safety, and then very quickly got into the room, assessed her injuries, got her to safety pretty much, and it was all done with professionalism and just great police work in my opinion,' Brown said. The woman is currently listed in stable condition at VUMC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
