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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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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
Updates from Do-yoon
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($1,110). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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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Thinking of you and your family, Do-yoon. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
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
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.
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.
Hope it all works out, Do-yoon. This could happen to any of us. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
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.