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A specialist standing frame for Amol: help Amol move freely

A specialist standing frame would give Amol independence - we're $900 away.

🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India3,264 views
Meet L. Kothari
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Mumbai
Amol lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Mumbai General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $900. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Amol could attend work interviews. 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $900 goes: • specialist standing frame: $800 • Fitting and training sessions: $40 • First-year servicing plan: $60 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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  • Atim Margaret NjorogePhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Meet. I hope things turn around soon.

    • take care. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Mumbai

      • Wishing Amol a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Madurai but we're thinking of you. God bless.

        • Good luck, Meet. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Mumbai

          • Sending love, Meet. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

            • Praying for you, Meet. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

              • So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Amol a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Mumbai

                • Hope things get better soon, Meet. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

                  • Ye-jin Soo-ah MoonPhoto verified

                    Keep going, Meet. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

                    • stay strong. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!

                      • Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Mumbai

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Meet. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                          • Anita K. TandonPhoto verified

                            Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Radom.

                            • Praying for you, Meet. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

                              • thanks for sharing this, Meet. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 6 people at work. Blessings.

                                • So sorry you're going through this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                                  • Hope it all works out. Wishing Amol a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings!

                                    • Thanks for sharing this, Meet. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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