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

Lamine needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,950.

🇫🇷 Hauts-de-France, France2,903 views
Kadiatou Coulibaly
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Lille
Lamine lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Lille Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,950. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Lamine could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $2,950 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $200 • stair-climbing aid: $2,600 • Delivery and set-up: $150 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Kadiatou

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 67% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 53% thanks to 36 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($633 in total) the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Danielle C. DuncanQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Lamine?

    • Kadiatou CoulibalyOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about first-year servicing plan, advice is welcome too. Good question.

  • Adriana T. Lozano

    Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Rohini.

    • Jorge Maurício RochaQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lamine

      • Juan B. Álvarez

        Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

        • Lệ Phương LamID verified

          You're not alone, Kadiatou. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Lille.

          • Rotimi Kunle Raji

            Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lille

            • Jocelyn E. SandovalAddress verified

              rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

              • Hani Maya Wardana

                Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lille

                • Ika Elsa Tan

                  hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 18 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                  • Shafiq Omar Sultana

                    Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

                    • Vihaan W. Srivastava

                      So sorry you're going through this, Kadiatou. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Lagos

                      • Emine Esra Işık

                        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted

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