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A powered wheelchair for Maria: help me move freely
A powered wheelchair would give Maria independence - we're $900 away.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Iloilo City Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $900.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 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 $900 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $760
• Fitting and training sessions: $60
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $55
Glad we found this place.
- Maria
Updates from Maria
Small update. $286 so far, I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
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Hope you get there. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Rabat.
Wishing you peace, Maria. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Laredo.
keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Thinking of Iloilo City.
Hope it all works out, Maria. Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Iloilo City
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Radom so I could bring a meal
Hang in there, Maria. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Mbale
Wishing you peace, Maria. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 10 people at work.
hang in there, Maria. Your post was clear and honest. All the best