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A specialist standing frame for Dennis: help Dennis move freely
Dennis needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,900.
🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada583 views
Dennis lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Calgary Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,900.
His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Dennis could join the school sports day. 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 $3,900 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $3,200
• Fitting and training sessions: $230
• Delivery and set-up: $165
• First-year servicing plan: $305
With deep gratitude,
Ethan
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good luck. Shared this with my family. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Pune.
Rooting for you, Ethan. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Calgary.
Best of luck, Ethan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
Hang in there, Ethan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings
shared it with a few friends. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Calgary
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Medellín!
Thinking of you, Ethan. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
keep going. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.