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

Patrick needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,850.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,887 views
Wolfgang Beck
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Berlin
Patrick lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Berlin General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,850. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Patrick 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 $1,850 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $105 • Fitting and training sessions: $230 • stair-climbing aid: $1,515 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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  • Gerald M. Dominguez

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care

    • Trisha F. Magsaysay

      Wishing Patrick a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best!

      • Mwanaisha Achieng Bakari

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

        • Rasha Basma KamelID verified

          Take care. Hope you get there. After 6 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Los Angeles

          • Douglas GardnerID verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Wolfgang. Get well soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Mohammedia

            • Nahid Pavel Chowdhury

              You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 16 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Joseph H. Hayes

                Take care, Wolfgang. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Berlin.

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