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A powered wheelchair for Rodrigo: help Rodrigo move freely
Help Rodrigo get a powered wheelchair so He can speak with the people around him.
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Rodrigo lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Riverside General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,750.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Rodrigo could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $7,750 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $7,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $165
• Delivery and set-up: $175
• First-year servicing plan: $160
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Alberto
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Wishing Rodrigo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Cần Thơ this morning. All the best.
Stay strong, Alberto. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Riverside