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A specialist standing frame for Alexa: help me move freely
A specialist standing frame would give Alexa independence - we're $7,450 away.
🇺🇸 Syracuse, New York, United States3,573 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Syracuse General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,450.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $7,450 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $6,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $350
• Delivery and set-up: $170
• First-year servicing plan: $180
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Ciudad de México.
Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Best of luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up. Love from Haarlem
So sorry you're going through this, Alexa. Wishing Alexa a smooth procedure and a full recovery.