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A stair-climbing aid for Gerald: help Gerald move freely
Help Gerald get a stair-climbing aid so He can speak with the people around him.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States2,142 views
Gerald lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Oakland General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,100.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Gerald could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $4,100 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $370
• Delivery and set-up: $175
• stair-climbing aid: $3,555
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Mackenzie
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Best of luck, Mackenzie. Wishing Gerald a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
So sorry you're going through this, Mackenzie. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Hang in there, Mackenzie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Nnewi so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Mackenzie. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Oakland.