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August Mattson Legion Post #71 American Legion, Son's and Women's Auxiliary Post #71 Maintain Medical Loan Closet Inspired by a need to help local Veterans and the elderly of the community for over 40 years the August Mattson Legion post #71 of Gladstone has maintained a Medical Loan Closet. For those in need of medical equipment such as shower chairs, walkers, canes, commodes, transfer benches and wheelchairs, the Legion will provide the item on loan for as long as it is needed, at No Cost. The Caretaker of the Loan Closet is Son's member and Sargent at Arms Tony Sustarich. Tony says “Typically the loan closet receives donated equipment from people who no longer need it. I will then clean and check the equipment and make it available to another person. The equipment may be loaned out for a set period of time, for as long as the person needs it or, in some cases it may be given away. When the equipment is returned, it is cleaned again and checked for safety and is then made available for the next person. Our Medical Loan Closet allows you to borrow and test wheelchairs, walkers, and a variety of other adaptive devices on a short-term basis. Borrowing equipment can help you select the best option before purchasing your own equipment. It also fills the gap during temporary periods of need”. All we requires is that the borrower sign a paper stating what they are borrowing. All of the Legion's equipment has been donated by individuals in our community. This program would not exist without the donation of gently used equipment and monetary donations for repairs. The Sons of the American Legion was founded for preserving the American Legion traditions and programs while improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship. Photo Caption Tony Sustarich receiving Flip Flops and other Medical supplies for The Gladstone Legion Medical Loan Closet Contact; John Pickard, Adjutant Squad #71 August Mattson Sons of the American Legion 906-428-1920