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A braille note-taker for Donal: help Donal move freely

Donal needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,800.

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Grainne F. Daly
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Cork
Donal lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Cork Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,800. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Donal could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change everyday life for the whole family. We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $2,800 goes: • braille note-taker: $2,350 • Fitting and training sessions: $145 • Delivery and set-up: $110 • First-year servicing plan: $195 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Grainne

  1. Quick update: $380 raised so far (14%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 14 of you. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $250 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Nkechi Khadija Adeyemi

    Sending strength, Grainne. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Love from Bogotá

    $783.50 raised of $2,800

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