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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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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