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A powered wheelchair for Keith: help me move freely

A powered wheelchair would give Keith independence - we're $6,800 away.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States5,047 views
Keith R. Phillips
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Los Angeles
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,800. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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 $6,800 goes: • powered wheelchair: $6,500 • Delivery and set-up: $70 • Fitting and training sessions: $230 Thank you so much.

Updates from Keith

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,535 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($1,967). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for powered wheelchair is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($646). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

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  • Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • How is Keith doing now?

      • Sending love, Keith. Hope you get there. All the best.

        • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Keith?

          • Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

            • So sorry you're going through this, Keith. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

              • sending strength, Keith. Hope this works out for you

                • Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Surrey.

                  $4,478.50 raised of $6,800

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