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A powered wheelchair for Nafissatou: help me move freely
A powered wheelchair would give Nafissatou independence - we're $3,050 away.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the The Hague Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,050.
My current equipment is 15 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 $3,050 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $2,300
• Fitting and training sessions: $200
• Delivery and set-up: $160
• First-year servicing plan: $390
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Nafissatou
Updates from Nafissatou
Small update. $1,126 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 25% thanks to 24 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
We're at 15% thanks to 14 of you. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.
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sending good thoughts, Nafissatou. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thinking of you and your family, Nafissatou. Hope you get there. Greetings from Dwarka.
Best of luck, Nafissatou. Looking forward to the next update. After 30 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Malmö
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nafissatou?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about powered wheelchair, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
Hope things get better soon, Nafissatou. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Take care, Nafissatou. Hope you get there. All the best.
Good luck. Get well soon. We're a small family in Kolkata but we're thinking of you. Love from Kolkata
sending strength, Nafissatou. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Wishing Nafissatou a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Hang in there, Nafissatou. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 27 people at work.