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A specialist standing frame for Nicolas: help me move freely
A specialist standing frame would give Nicolas independence - we're $4,850 away.
🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada4,843 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at Hamilton General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,850.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $4,850 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $150
• specialist standing frame: $4,550
• First-year servicing plan: $150
Thanks for reading all this.
- Nicolas
Updates from Nicolas
Good news. Because of your gifts ($786 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $1,911 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $2,011 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Hamilton
So sorry you're going through this, Nicolas. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. After 12 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Nicolas a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!