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A specialist standing frame for Russell: help Russell move freely

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

🇺🇸 Miami, Florida, United States6,248 views
Josiah F. Lawson
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Miami
Russell lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Miami Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,800. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Russell 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 $9,800 goes: • specialist standing frame: $9,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $380 • Delivery and set-up: $150 • First-year servicing plan: $270 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Josiah

  1. Update from Miami: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 54% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

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  • Het R. Wagh

    Wishing Russell a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from İzmir

    • Salim Victor Juma

      Sending strength, Josiah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • Rahim Jewel Sarker

        Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Thinking of Miami

        • Julia B. Walters

          Take care. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Miami.

          • Grace Mrema

            Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

            $7,427.50 raised of $9,800

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