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A specialist standing frame for Edson: help Edson move freely
Edson needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,300.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil1,599 views
Edson lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Campinas 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 $2,300.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Edson 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 $2,300 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $2,150
• First-year servicing plan: $85
• Fitting and training sessions: $65
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Rafaela
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So sorry you're going through this, Rafaela. Wishing Edson a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Rafaela. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
this could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Bangkok
Keep going, Rafaela. 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. Take care.
Wishing Edson a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Aurora but we're thinking of you
Hang in there. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
stay strong, Rafaela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Campinas.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Campinas.