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A powered wheelchair for Anushka: help Anushka move freely
Help Anushka get a powered wheelchair so She can attend work interviews.
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Anushka lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Mumbai Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,600.
Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Anushka could attend work interviews. 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 $1,600 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $1,500
• First-year servicing plan: $40
• Fitting and training sessions: $60
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Aishwarya
Updates from Aishwarya
We're at 33% thanks to 13 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Mumbai: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
good luck, Aishwarya. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Take care. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Mumbai.