| With an estimated 46 million people living in the United | | | | are many ways to donate adjustable mattresses and |
| States without insurance, getting the proper medical | | | | beds for hospitals. Here is how: |
| care and equipment can be a difficult task. Being able | | | | 1. Make the decision of where you would like the bed |
| to get the proper medication, equipment, supplies, etc | | | | to go. You can find a family to personally give it to, |
| becomes an almost unattainable task. By donating | | | | adonate it to an organization (such as C.A.R.E), or you |
| hospital beds, you are making a difference for | | | | can donate it to a local organization around your area. |
| someone in need. | | | | 2. Call and confirm that they are accepting donations. |
| There are many viable reasons that are not only self | | | | Take this time to find out the hours of operation and |
| fulfilling, but also of great aid to individuals and the | | | | when the best time to bring the donation by would be. |
| environment, for you to donate. If you have something | | | | 3. Deliver the item. When donating hospital beds, it will |
| you are not using or do not need, do not throw it | | | | probably be easier for the organization if you make an |
| away! | | | | appointment and deliver. |
| Making a hospital bed donation can help in many ways. | | | | 4. If you have donated to an organization, get a receipt. |
| 5 Reasons to Donate | | | | This will make it easier for you to write it off on your |
| - You will keep a bed (or any other supplies that are | | | | taxes. |
| not of use to you) out of a landfill and putting it into the | | | | What if the bed isn't in great condition? |
| hand of those who will need it. This is an easy and | | | | Many donations are not in pristine condition. The usual |
| helpful way to go green! | | | | wear and tear is expected. Whether your bed is in |
| - Someone who needs the materials you are donating | | | | amazing or mediocre shape, there are many |
| will be able to make good use of the items. | | | | organizations that will happily accept any donation. |
| - You will free space in your home while putting a bed | | | | Even if the mattress is ruined, the frame of the bed |
| in someone else's. | | | | can be of great assistance (or vice versa). Most |
| - Many people are unaware, but making a donation | | | | organizations have many different medical supply |
| can result in a tax deduction. This will be based on the | | | | donations that they can mix and match to get the right |
| dollar amount or the fair market value of any items | | | | materials. So, as long as the donation isn't completely |
| that you donate. | | | | ruined and is in decent shape, you should still donate. |
| - You can rest assured that you have helped another | | | | Donating hospital beds is a great step in aiding those |
| human being. | | | | who do not have insurance and need medical supplies. |
| How to Donate a Hospital Bed | | | | There are millions of people left without the proper |
| Knowing where and when to donate hospital bed is | | | | supplies. If you have extra materials or more than |
| not something that is commonly talked about. There | | | | what you need, consider making a donation today. |