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A stair-climbing aid for Gerald: help me move freely

Gerald needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $9,000.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States3,788 views
Gerald H. Nguyen
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Sacramento
I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the Sacramento 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 $9,000. My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $9,000 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $8,500 • First-year servicing plan: $350 • Delivery and set-up: $150 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Gerald
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Gerald

  1. Quick update: $2,152 raised so far (24%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,032 raised so far (11%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Priya G. Yadav 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Gerald all day after reading this. - Bhopal”

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  • Kyriakos Athanasios Vasileiou 🇬🇷 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Gerald all day after reading this. - Heraklion”

  • Julieta A. Maldonado 🇪🇸 · $15

    “Rooting for you. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Seville”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
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  • Gerald W. Fernandez 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Lauren Lowe 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Stay strong. Small amount but sent with love. - Colorado Springs”

  • Faith G. Bautista 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Been where you are, it gets better. - Lapu-Lapu”

Reviews

4.0(3 reviews)

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  • Dalia Yasmin Osman🇸🇦Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Víctor M. Reyes🇪🇸Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Đức Khoa Dinh🇻🇳Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Ioannis Manolis Vasileiou

    Stay strong, Gerald. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

    • Santiago S. Cabrera

      Sending strength, Gerald. Shared this with my family

      • Brandon P. Pretorius

        Stay strong, Gerald. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Sacramento!

        • Farhan Hussain Qureshi

          Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Multan.

          $3,216 raised of $9,000

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