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A specialist standing frame for Teresa: help Teresa move freely

A specialist standing frame would give Teresa independence - we're $7,300 away.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States5,518 views
Megan Lucas
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Teresa lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,300. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Teresa could go to school independently. 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 $7,300 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $180 • Delivery and set-up: $115 • specialist standing frame: $7,005 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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  • Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Manukau but we're thinking of you. God bless.

    • praying for you. Hope you get there. Take care.

      • Thắng Hải QuachQuestionPhoto verified

        what exactly is the $7,300 for?

        • Megan LucasOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. fitting and training sessions is the biggest at $180. Good question.

      • Take care, Megan. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

        • hope things get better soon, Megan. Shared this with my family. God bless.

          • Kiara N. KashyapID verified

            Thinking of you, Megan. Looking forward to the next update!

            • good luck, Megan. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Bang Khen but we're thinking of you.

              • Wishing you peace, Megan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                • Sending love, Megan. Wishing Teresa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • Wishing you peace, Megan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

                    • Rooting for you, Megan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Pune

                      • Sending strength, Megan. Hope you get there. All the best.

                        • You're not alone. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.

                          • Hope it all works out, Megan. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Munich.

                            • Sending good thoughts, Megan. Your post was clear and honest. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                              • sending love, Megan. Hope this works out for you. Love from Leipzig

                                • keep going, Megan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                                  • So sorry you're going through this, Megan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Nuremberg but we're thinking of you

                                    • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Saint Petersburg donated after I showed her your page. Love from Saint Petersburg.

                                      • Keep going, Megan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 10 people at work. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                                        • sending strength, Megan. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

                                          • wishing Teresa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

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