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A stair-climbing aid for Do-yoon: help me move freely

Do-yoon needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,850.

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Do-yoon Ki-tae Kwak
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Mapo
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Mapo Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,850. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 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 $4,850 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $4,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $125 • Delivery and set-up: $45 • First-year servicing plan: $130 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Do-yoon
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Do-yoon

  1. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($1,110). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Mapo: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thought of Do-yoon all day after reading this. - Bang Khen”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Sukkur”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the September deadline works out. - Guarulhos”

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  • Domenico Vitale

    Thinking of you and your family, Do-yoon. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

    • Hadi Reza Salim

      stay strong, Do-yoon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

      • Yodchai Udom Charoenpol

        hang in there, Do-yoon. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

        • Dylan J. Lee

          Wishing you the best, Do-yoon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Lapu-Lapu.

          • Adalynn K. Sanders

            Hope it all works out, Do-yoon. This could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

            • Lucía Paredes

              Keep going, Do-yoon. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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