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A specialist standing frame for Leonardo: help Leonardo move freely

Help Leonardo get a specialist standing frame so He can speak with the people around him.

🇳🇿 Waikato, New Zealand3,287 views
Madeline J. Ruiz
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Hamilton
Leonardo lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Hamilton 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 $4,700. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Leonardo 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 $4,700 goes: • specialist standing frame: $4,250 • First-year servicing plan: $370 • Delivery and set-up: $80 With deep gratitude, Madeline
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Madeline

  1. Quick update: $1,296 raised so far (28%). the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($870). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($529). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Letícia Francisca Ferreira 🇧🇷 · $200
  • Sakshi Bhide 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Be well. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $100
  • Madelyn Dalton 🇦🇺 · $100
  • Nomsa W. Tshabalala 🇿🇦 · $100

    “Sending love. Small amount but sent with love. - Pietermaritzburg”

  • Lúcia Tatiane Martins 🇧🇷 · $100
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    “Hope things get better. Been where you are, it gets better. - Gondar”

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  • Ronke Damilola Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $75
  • Defne Seda Polat 🇹🇷 · $75

    “You got this. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Ankara”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $64
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  • Senthil T. Krishnamurthy 🇮🇳 · $59.50
  • Lilian Chiamaka Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $56
  • Gabriella M. Turner 🇦🇺 · $51

    “Wishing you the best. Only $51 but hope it helps. - Wollongong”

  • Leila Dina Gaber 🇪🇬 · $50

    “Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Cairo”

  • Aishwarya P. Naik 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Nagpur”

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  • Carlos Ronaldo Rocha

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

    • Axel F. Sims

      Wishing you peace, Madeline. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

      • Parvathi G. Chettiar

        stay strong, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon

        • Vincent Serge David

          Sending strength, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Incheon donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

          • Valérie Brigitte Thomas

            Hope things get better soon, Madeline. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Mar del Plata

            • Luana Luana Andrade

              Wishing you the best, Madeline. Get well soon. God bless

              • Faith Anyango Wekesa

                thinking of you, Madeline. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

                $2,755.50 raised of $4,700

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