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A specialist standing frame for Isaac: help Isaac move freely

A specialist standing frame would give Isaac independence - we're $3,900 away.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States3,003 views
Nicholas Evans
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Los Angeles
Isaac lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Los Angeles 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 $3,900. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Isaac 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: $3,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $115 • Delivery and set-up: $120 • First-year servicing plan: $165 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Nicholas

  1. Quick update: $2,076 raised so far (53%). I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Paulo Luiz Nascimento 🇧🇷 · $15

    “God bless. I'm in Brasília, thinking of you. - Brasília”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Saki Sachiko Imai 🇯🇵 · $59

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Isaac all day after reading this. - Setagaya”

  • Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. Gave what I could this week. - Kazan”

  • Parvin Ishrat Talukder 🇧🇩 · $25

    “All the best. Hope the June deadline works out. - Savar”

  • Berk Şimşek 🇹🇷 · $30

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Isaac all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

  • Lily Brewer 🇺🇸 · $30

    “God bless. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Oakland”

  • Lucy Naliaka Urassa 🇰🇪 · $50

    “Rooting for you. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Machakos”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
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  • Imam Dimas Cahyono 🇮🇩 · $75
  • Manasi G. Pawar 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Happy to help. Thought of Isaac all day after reading this.”

  • Rin Haruka Miyamoto 🇯🇵 · $10
  • Anna Romero 🇺🇸 · $250
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  • Josiah E. Hart 🇬🇧 · $50
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  • Indah Kirana Sitompul 🇮🇩 · $38
  • Elias B. Leonard 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Matthew B. Nguyen 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thought of Isaac all day after reading this. - Spokane”

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  • Amber A. Stanley

    thinking of you. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Phuket.

    • Farhana Bithi Rahman

      Good luck, Nicholas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 22 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Divya L. Garg

        Sending love, Nicholas. Wishing Isaac a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

        • Bilal Kazmi

          Sending strength, Nicholas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Chinmay Shah

            Wishing Isaac a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

            • Janet Grant

              Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Fez

              • Fábio Miguel Gonçalves

                Sending love, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                • Aiden E. Johnston

                  Praying for you, Nicholas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                  • Daisuke Akira Kobayashi

                    you're not alone, Nicholas. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Los Angeles so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                    $4,306 raised of $3,900

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