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A powered wheelchair for Élodie: help me move freely

Help Élodie get a powered wheelchair so She can go to school independently.

🇫🇷 51045, Reims, Grand Est, France1,486 views
Élodie Céline Menard
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Reims
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Reims Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,850. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $3,850 goes: • powered wheelchair: $3,300 • Fitting and training sessions: $165 • Delivery and set-up: $165 • First-year servicing plan: $220 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Élodie

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($169 in total) I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Reims: we've started the first stage. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($49). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Élodie all day after reading this. - Eldoret”

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  • Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Reims.

    • Wishing you peace, Élodie. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Bandung.

      • Sending strength. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

        • Hope it all works out. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Gaziantep so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Reims.

          • Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Cardiff

            • Terry E. SmithAddress verifiedPhoto verified

              You're not alone, Élodie. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Coyoacán donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Coyoacán.

              • any update on how things are going in Reims?

                • Wishing you peace, Élodie. Get well soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                  • wishing Élodie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor in Johannesburg donated after I showed her your page.

                    • Eman Mehwish WarraichID verifiedPhoto verified

                      Stay strong, Élodie. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Élodie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

                        • Sending love, Élodie. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                          • Sending good thoughts, Élodie. Hope the doctors have good news.

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