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

Help Mona get a braille note-taker so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt2,359 views
Ziad Adel Ghanem
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Cairo
Mona lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Cairo Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,300. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Mona 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 $1,300 goes: • braille note-taker: $1,200 • First-year servicing plan: $60 • Delivery and set-up: $40 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

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  • Brooklyn G. KimID verified

    Stay strong, Ziad. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Mona?

      • Ziad Adel GhanemOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Cairo I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

    • Grace S. WeberID verified

      you're not alone. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Geelong but we're thinking of you. God bless.

      • Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.

        • Wishing you the best, Ziad. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

          • Stay strong, Ziad. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Haifa.

              • Rooting for you, Ziad. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

                • Daniel Athumani TembaPhoto verified

                  Keep going, Ziad. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My husband and I read this together

                  • Aurora S. JonesAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                    Best of luck, Ziad. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Ziad. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                      • Oanh Hoa LeID verified

                        thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mumbai.

                        • thinking of you, Ziad. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                          • Tariq Hussein BadawiAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                            Good luck, Ziad. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

                            • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Heliopolis.

                              • Wishing you peace, Ziad. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

                                • Keep going, Ziad. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Makati.

                                  • Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Cairo

                                    • Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.

                                      • Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                                        • Fernando MaldonadoPhoto verified

                                          I hope things turn around soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Saket.

                                          • Sending love, Ziad. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                                            • Wishing Mona a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Cape Town

                                              • Good luck, Ziad. Get well soon.

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