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A stair-climbing aid for Garima: help me move freely
Garima needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,450.
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States3,997 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the New York 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 $4,450.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $4,450 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $3,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $185
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $300
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Limoges donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of New York.
Sending strength, Garima. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Salerno.
get well soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of New York.