Wellness Wednesday | Real Stories of Lung Health with Reel Free

“Your product was a godsend.”

Meet Kathy — a devoted wife advocating for her husband's safety at home.

Kathy had been growing increasingly concerned about the safety of her husband, who recently began using oxygen therapy. "I was worried about my husband tripping over the tubing that was all over the floor," she shared.

After searching for a solution, she discovered Reel Free online. “He just got his oxygen supplies recently, and I honestly couldn't believe that there was no way to safely get the tubing out of the way. I'm so glad I found you online,” she wrote.

Learning that Reel Free was a student startup only made the impact more meaningful. “Thank you for a wonderful and much-needed product. The remote control is awesome,” she added.

Stories like Kathy’s remind us why we do what we do — providing dignity, comfort, and peace of mind to families navigating respiratory health.

“There is nothing else on the market that comes close.”

Meet Paul & Marcia Woodruff — a devoted couple navigating oxygen therapy together.

Paul Woodruff is a retired engineer, entrepreneur, and husband of 63 years to Marcia — who lives with chronic respiratory challenges and has been on oxygen therapy for several years. Over time, managing 50 feet of oxygen tubing became a constant frustration. Paul did everything from taping tubing to the walls to inventing his own mechanisms just to keep it off the ground.

That’s when he discovered Reel Free. Since receiving their "Buddy™", Marcia has used it every day for over a year — and the change has been remarkable.

“It has truly exceeded our expectations,” Paul shared. “There is nothing else on the market that comes close. I’ve had the privilege of coaching Alex and Austin as they refined the product to make it the best it can be. We highly recommend it.”

We’re deeply grateful for the trust and feedback from Paul and Marcia — and inspired by their persistence, care, and love after 63 years together.

“One of the best ideas I've seen in 50 years of nursing.”

Meet Patricia Mahrt — RN, caregiver, and lifelong advocate.

Patricia Mahrt is a registered nurse with over 50 years of experience, a devoted caregiver, and a passionate advocate for her husband who lives with COPD. When Patricia first received her "Buddy", she and her husband began using it immediately — and it’s been life-changing.

“We were continually tripping on the tubing... it would kink and shut off the oxygen flow. Now, we no longer have excess tubing, and there are never any kinks. It's a fabulous tool!”

Her words remind us why we do what we do: to make oxygen therapy safer, simpler, and more empowering for those who rely on it every day. Thank you, Patricia, for sharing your journey — and for the care you've given others for half a century.