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A stair-climbing aid for Robert: help Robert move freely
Help Robert get a stair-climbing aid so He can go outside without waiting for someone to push.
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Robert lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the San Francisco Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,500.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Robert could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $4,500 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $4,000
• First-year servicing plan: $340
• Fitting and training sessions: $160
With deep gratitude,
Jose
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This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 11 people at work. Greetings from Sydney
Good luck, Jose. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Warangal so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Angeles
Thanks for sharing this, Jose. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Jakarta.
Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending love, Jose. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 7 people at work. Greetings from Nagpur
so sorry you're going through this, Jose. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Peoria so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Wishing Robert a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
hope the doctors have good news. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from San Diego.