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

Lwazi needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,650.

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Kamini W. Dlamini
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Johannesburg
Lwazi lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Johannesburg 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 $1,650. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Lwazi could attend work interviews. 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 $1,650 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $30 • stair-climbing aid: $1,550 • First-year servicing plan: $70 Thank you so much.

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  • hope things get better soon, Kamini. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Sacramento!

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Lwazi?

      • So sorry you're going through this, Kamini. Hope the doctors have good news. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care

        • Keep going. Wishing Lwazi a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

          • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Surakarta donated after I showed her your page.

            • Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Thrissur

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