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A specialist standing frame for Tharun: help me move freely
Tharun needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,100.
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I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Chennai 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 $1,100.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $1,100 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $980
• Fitting and training sessions: $20
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $70
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Tharun
We're at 70% thanks to 18 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
We're at 35% thanks to 9 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Praying for you, Tharun. Wishing Tharun a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
hang in there, Tharun. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Newcastle.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Chennai.
Sending strength. Wishing Tharun a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
thinking of you, Tharun. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from San Francisco.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tharun!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. specialist standing frame is the biggest at $980. Let me know if you want more detail.
Praying for you. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.
Thinking of you and your family, Tharun. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings!
Good luck, Tharun. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
praying for you. Wishing Tharun a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Tharun. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Fort Worth.
Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Accra this morning. Take care