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A powered wheelchair for Rafael: help me move freely

Rafael needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,350.

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Rafael Marcelo Rezende
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Petrópolis
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Petrópolis Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,350. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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 $2,350 goes: • powered wheelchair: $2,100 • Fitting and training sessions: $90 • Delivery and set-up: $50 • First-year servicing plan: $110 Thank you so much. - Rafael
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    “Sending love. Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - Houston”

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    “Get well soon. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Orlando”

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    “You got this. Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - Toronto”

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    “Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - Jerusalem”

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    “Good luck. I'm in Turin, thinking of you.”

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    “Get well soon. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Springfield”

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    “You got this. Hope the December deadline works out. - Mardan”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Saw your post and had to give. - Turin”

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    “Happy to help. Been where you are, it gets better. - Fortaleza”

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  • Shivam W. Soni

    Hope it all works out, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

    • Alvin Danielsson

      thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Arjun E. Dubey

        take care, Rafael. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

        • Robert Robert BąkVerified organization

          thinking of you, Rafael. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

          • Kaan Onur YılmazVerified organization

            Best of luck, Rafael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Petrópolis.

            • Marilyn L. SullivanPhoto verified

              Take care, Rafael. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

              • Julián C. Castillo

                Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Bursa so I could bring a meal. Love from Chennai.

                • Rashid Shoaib Niazi

                  thinking of you. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

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