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A stair-climbing aid for Doris: help Doris move freely

Doris needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,500.

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Dustin J. Wood
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Fresno
Doris lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Fresno Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,500. Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Doris 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 $5,500 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $5,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $190 • Delivery and set-up: $120 • First-year servicing plan: $190 Thank you so much. - Dustin
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Dustin

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

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    “You got this. Small amount but sent with love. - Brooklyn”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Doris all day after reading this.”

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    “Sending love. Only $60 but hope it helps.”

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    “Hope this helps. Saw your post and had to give. - Johannesburg”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Doris all day after reading this.”

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    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Albany”

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  • Nicholas D. DuranQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Fresno!

    • Dustin J. WoodOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about stair-climbing aid, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Taghreed Maryam Aziz

    Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

    • Mei Juan Zou

      Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless

      • William Brown

        you're not alone, Dustin. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Greetings from Entebbe.

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