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A stair-climbing aid for Nathan: help me move freely
Nathan needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,300.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at Santa Fe General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,300.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $4,300 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $3,800
• Fitting and training sessions: $160
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $275
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Nathan
Updates from Nathan
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($846). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Shared this with my family. Greetings from Freiburg.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. God bless.
Hang in there, Nathan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Tarragona so I could bring a meal. Take care.