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A specialist standing frame for Gerald: help Gerald move freely
Gerald needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,700.
🇺🇸 Aurora, Illinois, United States3,765 views
Gerald lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Aurora Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,700.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Gerald could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $3,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $125
• Delivery and set-up: $125
• First-year servicing plan: $200
Glad we found this place.
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any update on how things are going in Aurora?
take care, Avery. Shared this with my family
You're not alone, Avery. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Avery. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Chennai.
thanks for sharing this, Avery. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Regensburg this morning. All the best.