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Alice woman gets a shower remodeling

Alice remodel
Posted at 6:42 PM, Nov 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-17 19:43:34-05
  • Alice woman, Barbara Saxton, needed a new shower.
  • Bath Fitter consulted with Saxton for the shower remodel.
  • She qualified for the "Fit for Good" program.

Basic needs like showering are hard to meet when you can’t move easily. That's why one company stepped up to help those in need.

Barbara Saxton had been watching television when one advertisement kept catching her eye. The ad was for a new shower – something she desperately needed cause of her spine.

“I’m guessing it was just right timing. I’m fixing to have surgery," Saxton said. "(For my) spine."

She made a phone call to a company called Bath Fitter.

“I wanted to contact my insurance – medical insurance to see if they would help me. And all of a sudden, he said you’re getting it for free," Saxton said.

To her surprise the company had a program to help her, and the best part - it was free.

“We offer several “Fit for Good” programs throughout the year where we run into homes where they just can’t afford it. And what a better way to give back to the community when they have to spend no money out of pocket," Bath Fitter consultant Ismael Garcia said.

The total value of the project is $10,000.

Saxton said she's thankful for the help and the program gives her a sense of independence

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