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A powered wheelchair for Charlotte: help me move freely

A powered wheelchair would give Charlotte independence - we're $2,950 away.

🇩🇪 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany2,967 views
Charlotte Helene Schäfer
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Augsburg
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at the Augsburg Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,950. My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home. 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 $2,950 goes: • powered wheelchair: $2,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $135 • Delivery and set-up: $80 • First-year servicing plan: $235 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Charlotte

  1. Update from Augsburg: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Fergal C. McDonnell 🇮🇪 · $75

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Charlotte all day after reading this. - Kilkenny”

  • Karim Bappy Jahan 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $5

    “Every little bit. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Dundee”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Dublin”

  • Fatoumata Ba 🇫🇷 · $10
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    “Blessings. Shared with friends too. - Palmira”

  • Dua Mahnoor Cheema 🇵🇰 · $20
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Reviews

2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Pavithra A. Venkatesh🇮🇳Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Natalia L. Taylor🇨🇦Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Eko Umar Lie🇮🇩Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Dennis A. Ramirez🇵🇭Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Augsburg.

    • Wishing Charlotte a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless!

      • This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Bilbao.

        • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Busan but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Augsburg.

          • wishing you peace, Charlotte. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

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