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A powered wheelchair for Sowmya: help me move freely
Sowmya needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $850.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Thiruvananthapuram Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $850.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $850 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• powered wheelchair: $770
• Fitting and training sessions: $60
Glad we found this place.
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Good luck, Sowmya. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
sending strength, Sowmya. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Gwangju but we're thinking of you.
stay strong, Sowmya. Hope this works out for you.