Free2Go Mobility

Lesli Wang Featured on MarketPlay Podcast by Two Trees PPC

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:52:28 GMT

Lesli was the guest of honor in the small business podcast MarketPlay, hosted by Sacramento Digital Marketing company Two Trees PPC.

Winners Of The TravelAbility LaunchPad Pitchfest 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 22:22:00 GMT

Another Award!

By combining the benefits of toilet safety products used in the home (a raised toilet seat on toilet safe frame) along with a compact rolling walker ‘rollator’ the award-winning Free2Go™ Rollator allows anyone to safely use a toilet in a restroom while traveling—whether you are off with family and friends, in a public restroom or at an airport, hotel or cruise line bathroom.) “I am thrilled to have won TravelAbility’s award for Best start-up among the 15 finalists that presented during the LaunchPad pitchfest,” said Lesli Wang, founder and CEO of Free2Go Rollator. “ I invented this product because my mom needed assistance in using the restroom and we thought a rolling walker that could be adapted to any toilet was the right solution. This award validates all the hard work in developing and marketing this product.”

You Are Free To Go - Monterey Herald

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:29:43 GMT

We were featured in the Monterey Herald

Bath Safety - Answers from Industry Experts

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 20:46:54 GMT

Medtrade Spring 2016 Award Winners!

Free2Go™ Rollator wins 2nd Place in the Innovative Retail Product Awards.

How does Roscoe Medical meet the needs of the industry?
MESKE: Roscoe's products include transfer benches, safety rails, grab bars, deluxe shower sprays, bath mats and raised toilet seats. Our range of products helps us to stand out.

What are customers demanding?
MESKE: The ability to travel with products is a growing trend among independent seniors, resulting in new products that are portable and easy to transport, such as the new Free2Go™ Rollator . This unique design combines the features of a rolling walker with a built-in toilet seat, allowing one to safely and discreetly use a restroom toilet anywhere.

How will your company stay competitive this year?
MESKE: We plan to stay competitive through innovation and product improvements. Recently, we partnered with an entrepreneur to help bring her dream into reality with the Free2Go Rollator. Roscoe is the manufacturer and exclusive distributor of the product.

How can HMEs foster lasting relationships with their customers?
MESKE: We've seen a lot lately about "caretailing" and the positive impact it is having on HME businesses. Understanding your customers' needs and the products that can help improve their lives is crucial.

Innovations in Caretailing – A Closer Look at the Free2Go Rollator

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 21:08:12 GMT

Another Award For The Free2Go™ Rollator!

Review From A Valued Customer

LAS VEGAS – Manufacturer representatives from nine finalists in the biannual Innovative HME Retail Product Awards (sponsored by HomeCare Magazine) vied for the coveted top three awards at the recently completed Medtrade Spring in Las Vegas. After officials from all nine finalists made their presentations, session attendees and judges voted to determine the top three winners.

This week, Medtrade Monday takes a closer look at the Innovative Awards’ second place finisher, the Free2Go™ Rollator from Roscoe Medical Inc. Medtrade Monday editor Greg Thompson spoke with Ryan Moore , vice president, Professional Sales, Roscoe Medical Inc, about the special attributes of the product and the reasons it resonated so powerfully with Medtrade Spring attendees.

Greg Thompson , editor of Medtrade Monday: Why did the Free2Go™ Rollator do so well among judges and attendees?

Ryan Moore , vice president, Professional Sales, Roscoe Medical Inc: It did so well because of its uniqueness. There is no other product out on the market like this and it helps address a common problem that many seniors face when using a toilet that is too low or does not offer the support needed when sitting or lifting.

Thompson: Don’t ADA-compliant toilets already address this concern?

Moore: There is a misconception out in the market place that ADA-compliant toilets address all the concerns of all individuals with reduced mobility. However, this is not true. ADA-compliant toilets/restrooms are designed for someone transferring from a wheelchair; not for those using a walking aid. There was an obvious gap in the HME/DME industry, and the Free2Go™Rollator addresses this gap and promotes independence.

Thompson: How can the Rollator help a providers’ business during these times of reduced Medicare reimbursements?

Moore: The Free2Go™ Rollator is a cash sale item (retails for $349) and there are healthy margins for the provider. It solves a unique problem, and consumers are willing to pay out of pocket for it.

Thompson: What was the attendee reaction among people who visited the booth at Medtrade Spring?

Moore: Excitement! They had never seen anything like it. We displayed the Free2Go rollator over a toilet, so visually, as attendees walked by, it instantly conveyed the benefits.

Thompson: Do you plan to attend Medtrade in Atlanta, scheduled for Oct 31-Nov 3 at the Georgia World Congress Center? If so, can you give us a hint of what you may be introducing at the show?

Moore: Yes, Roscoe Medical will be exhibiting at Medtrade in Atlanta. We have many new and exciting items in the pipeline that I am not at liberty to speak about yet. However, I can tell you about one new program that is currently being test-launched. It is a new piggy-back label program for DME suppliers who run consignment closets with hospitals and doctor’s offices. The initial feedback so far on our test has been very positive. We plan to officially launch the program nationwide at Medtrade.

How One Woman's Mission to Preserve Her Mother's Mobility Lead to a Great Invention

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:17:09 GMT

Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine

The most successful inventors I know are passionate about their ideas. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Becoming an entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart. I can tell you this: Everyone who makes it experienced rejection countless times before. It’s inevitable. To play this game, you have to be willing to keep at it.

You have to let rejection roll off your shoulders. You can’t lose sight of what’s at stake. Being personally invested can really help. Because when the going gets tough, what’s going to propel you not to give up? Purpose. When you’re passionate about your mission, nothing can stop you.

Free2Go™ Mobility Products, Inc. takes home honor of "Story of the Year 2016"!

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:13:46 GMT

"Your story stood out among our judges as heartfelt and personal. They loved that you took the initiative to find a solution—and that it was for your mom."

Stephanie Gibson Lepore Editor, HomeCare

It was 2007, and I was driving to visit my mother. Stuck in Bay Area traffic, with my children sleeping in the back, my mind drifted to my destination and how I was going to convince my mother to join us at the upcoming family reunion in Southern California. As her physical limitations escalated, my mother was becoming reclusive. Not because of her aging or her personality, but because of the embarrassment of losing one of the most basic functions of our lives—using the restroom. My mother was still a relatively young senior, and I could see that her issue would only grow more complicated. This haunted me, and I wondered what I could do.

My mother has myopathy, a disease resulting in the deterioration of the muscles. She is losing the ability to lift herself from a chair, to pick up a pan of sautéed vegetables or to maneuver around a public restroom with even a minimal amount of dignity.

My mother is not alone. We have all seen horrifying pictures of wounded veterans struggling with simple daily tasks. Even those who feel invincible can experience a sports- or accident-related injury that results in immobility. I am not an engineer, and I have never worked in manufacturing. The thought of developing a product overwhelmed me. But I remember thinking that I had some work to do. I know history, and this country is full of individuals who, when faced with a challenge, sought out solutions and succeeded against the odds.

The challenge was obvious. I had to find a different solution other than my mother’s decision to not eat or drink anything for 24 hours or more! Hundreds of products have been developed to assist with mobility and the activities of daily living. Yet, they all missed this obvious gap. How do you negotiate using the restroom if you cannot lift yourself on and off the toilet, even with a rollator or wheelchair? Residential commode frames assist with that challenge and prevent falls at home, but they are large, cumbersome and not available in public restrooms. Why hadn’t anyone thought of combining commode frames and rollators before?

ADA-compliant restrooms accommodate people within a narrow band of impairments. Residential toilets are more often focused on aesthetic design and low water usage than meeting the needs of the millions who suffer from temporary or permanent physical limitations. We have all seen the commercials—“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up”—about home monitoring products, but what about preventing the falls at the outset? Certainly adult diapers are not a permanent solution. In fact, I could picture the appropriate solution in my head, but I had no idea how to make it work.

My garage began to look like a wheelchair recycling center. A few parts from this rollator frame, combined with those wheelchair brakes, duct tape the toilet seat—and my idea began to take shape. More importantly, health professionals, medical distributors and potential investors began to share my vision about this solution. The next step was design and engineering—then off to the patent office.

As my product worked its way through the patent process, my research uncovered that demand for my rollator was far greater than I imagined. As my excitement grew, so did the realization that other safety and dignity products were necessary for our aging and mobility-impaired populace. I was evolving from a commercial property manager to home medical equipment problem solver. I realized I can make a difference in this industry.

My journey has been challenging—and at times overwhelming. Encouragement combined with passion has resulted in this life-changing product. This patented rollator—the Free2Go Rollator—that discreetly incorporates a commode seat into the frame will positively impact the lives of millions, and it became available just last month.