Forum For Business June, 2015 | Page 9

spinal cancer, which eventually rendered Jim paralyzed from the waist down. He endured more radiation, more chemotherapy, more surgeries, a bout with MRSA, and then a heart-attack – all within less than one year of his initial diagnosis. Faced with fighting two overwhelming battles; preserving the life and dignity of her beloved husband, and saving the home they’ve shared, Dale took charge. A local teacher and friend, Elizabeth immediately stepped up and contacted Mike Mason, Supervisor Polk County Veteran Services to see if there was anything they could help with. After hearing their story, Mike reached out to (CFI) Certified Foundations, Inc. to see if they would be willing to lend a helping hand. Certified Foundations, Inc. is a leading foundation repair company that serves residents, property owners and businesses throughout Florida. Founded as a Family businesses they have grown to offer a comprehensive array of residential and commercial services for repairing, stabilizing, and restoring foundations on all types of structures. With two decades of experience Certified Foundations is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service including helping out its community’s local veterans. Once Certified Foundations, Inc. heard of the family’s story they immediately knew they wanted to help. Unfortunately, Husband and Army Veteran, Jim Beard passed away in December and wasn’t able to see the changes to his home. Dale said, “it was his dying wish to repair the house’s foundation so their home could be safe again." Certified foundations, Inc. will be awarding Dale’s unwavering commitment and sacrifices with complete subsurface remediation of her home. Thanks to the caring acts from local business willing to step in to help veterans now Dale Bearb will soon have a safe home to live in. FACED WITH FIGHTING TWO OVERWHELMING BATTLES; PRESERVING THE LIFE AND DIGNITY OF HER BELOVED HUSBAND, AND SAVING THE HOME THEY’VE SHARED, DALE TOOK CHARGE. "We are forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be free." THANKS TO THE CARING ACTS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS WILLING TO STEP IN TO HELP VETERANS NOW DALE BEARB WILL SOON HAVE A SAFE HOME TO LIVE IN. FORUM FOR BUSINESS | 9