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A powered wheelchair for Michelle: help Michelle move freely

Michelle needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,450.

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Rachel C. Gill
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Los Angeles
Michelle lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,450. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Michelle 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 $3,450 goes: • powered wheelchair: $2,650 • Fitting and training sessions: $250 • Delivery and set-up: $230 • First-year servicing plan: $320 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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    “Praying for you. Thought of Michelle all day after reading this. - Pune”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $287 but hope it helps.”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Michelle all day after reading this. - Toronto”

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  • Hạnh Huyền Hoang🇻🇳Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Cláudio Lucas Pacheco🇧🇷Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

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

  • Rotimi Lanre Nwankwo🇳🇬Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

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    Exceptional service

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Nicholas R. Ortiz🇺🇸Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Gun-woo Jin-woo Ryu

    Hope things get better soon, Rachel. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Addis Ababa but we're thinking of you.

    • Davi Marcelo Freitas

      Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Half-Way Tree but we're thinking of you. God bless.

      • Alberto S. Campos

        Thinking of you, Rachel. This could happen to any of us. God bless

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