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A powered wheelchair for José: help José move freely
José needs a powered wheelchair that the health system will not fund; the cost is $150.
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José lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Mar del Plata Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $150.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment José could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $150 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $100
• First-year servicing plan: $45
• Delivery and set-up: $5
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Carmen
Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Carmen
Thank you all. We're at 50% now ($75). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.
- Juan Perez 🇵🇭 · $25
“Hang in there. Thought of José all day after reading this. - Cebu City”
- Queen Peace Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $50
- Manasi N. Naik 🇮🇳 · $7
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Sending love, Carmen. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Sending love, Carmen. Get well soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
good luck, Carmen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
wishing you peace, Carmen. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
Best of luck, Carmen. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 5 people at work.
Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Mar del Plata.
You're not alone. Wishing José a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 18 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you.
Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Mar del Plata
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal