Gently Used Crutches Needed

A global aluminum shortage has left hospitals like Beaufort Memorial without much-needed supplies of crutches for patients, prompting a request for community donations of gently used adult crutches.

“The impacts of the global pandemic continue to affect so many aspects of healthcare,” BMH President and CEO Russell Baxley said. “We’re hopeful that there are plenty of used crutches gathering dust in closets that can be put to good use for our patients.”

Donations can be made Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., in two locations:

Beaufort

LifeFit Wellness Center

Beaufort Memorial Medical & Administrative Center

990 Ribaut Road, 1st floor

Beaufort, SC 29902

Okatie

Beaufort Memorial Okatie Medical Pavilion

122 Okatie Center Boulevard, North, 1st Floor (Security Desk)

Okatie, SC 29909

All donated crutches will be thoroughly sanitized and inspected for safety before being given to patients at no cost.

If you have questions, please contact Director of Materials Management Phillip Mock at 843-522-5616 or via email.