We recently had a temporary need for a wheelchair on Hatteras Island, but our big question was where and how to get one?

It never occurred to me to contact the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF). We were not dealing with cancer, after all.

But a friend made a phone call for me, and then told me to contact the Cancer Foundation so they could help.

In addition to the wonderful work done for Hatteras Island cancer patients and their families over the past twenty years, HICF maintains a stock of durable medical equipment that is available for every member of Hatteras Island at no cost, regardless of their medical condition.

There is a wide array of products stored in Hatteras village, and all you have to do is ask for them.

There are a variety of mobility aids, ranging from canes and walkers, to a range of wheelchairs.

There are also several types of potty aids from toilet seat extenders to potty chairs, and a supply of adult chucks, (disposable underpads), and disposable underwear and other undergarments.

They even have hospital beds.

All you have to do if you are in need of equipment is to go to the website, www.hicf.org, and click on the menu on the top right of the page, and then click on DME, Durable Medical Equipment.

It takes you to the DME Request Form that is quick and simple, as is their response.

It was a godsend for us, and I encourage you to use this valuable service located here on the island.

I also encourage you to support the Cancer Foundation in other ways. If you are in a position to make a donation, you can contribute on the website by clicking on the DONATE button.

If you prefer, you can send a check to the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation, PO Box 442, Hatteras, NC 27943. If you wish to donate in someone’s memory or honor be sure to include that information.

COVID-19 has had a big impact on their fundraising efforts. The organization has always hosted numerous events that draw attention to their work, spreads their news across the island, and earns the organization significant funds, and that effort has been dealt a major blow over the past two years.

Fortunately, they have received several significant anonymous donations that have enabled them to continue their mission, but they still welcome any donations, large or small. Remember, those small gifts quickly add up!

So, while it is on your mind, go to www.hicf.org and help make a difference.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Aug. 17-18 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 5046 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 and at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18.The commission will hold in-person public comment sessions at 6 [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Blu, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Blu, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/

July 26, 1921 – August 4, 2022 Helen Clements, 101, went to her heavenly home on August 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on July 26, 1921, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Christine Hall. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Irvin Clements, her parents, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

The inaugural Shake Hatteras Music Festival is coming to Salvo on Monday, August 8, with roughly a dozen musicians and bands, more than 25 art vendors, and plenty of entertainment for music fans of all tastes. The festival, which has been in the works for a few months, is the brainchild of Barry Wells – [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has announced that the company has made significant progress since the dredge Ellis Island joined the dredge Liberty Island in Buxton on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. These two dredges used two separate landing points, and together they have delivered approximately 200,000 cubic yards of sand along the shoreline of Buxton over the past [...] Local News |  Full Article

Current TV, in partnership with the Town of Duck, has released a recruitment video highlighting the important public service that is provided by the dozens of volunteer firefighters who serve throughout Dare County’s 15 fire districts—and encouraging others who are interested in serving the residents and visitors of the Outer Banks community to sign up [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Dare County Library’s 2022 Summer Reading Program “Oceans of Possibilities” is coming to a close next week. All summer long, this free program has attracted hundreds of children to library programs—and, more importantly, kept them reading while they are out of school for the summer! “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program’s Final Events: Kill Devil [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

January 13, 1936 – August 4, 2022 MANTEO — Marian Hope Dough, 86, of Manteo, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Hope leaves behind her devoted husband of 51 years, Walter Allen Dough; sister and best friend, Kathy Spencer; a loving granddaughter, Tabitha Collins [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

March 6, 1962 – August 1, 2022 Our Lord and Savior called his beloved child Grayling Arnell Daniels, caring brother, uncle, cousin, and friend home. He left this world suddenly on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home in Williamston, NC. Grayling was a native of Manteo, NC. He was born March 6, 1962, to [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

(c) 2022 Island Free Press | Hyperlocal News Platform by MSP Media