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

A stair-climbing aid would give Ruth independence - we're $6,400 away.

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Henry B. Meyer
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Auckland
Ruth lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Auckland 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 $6,400. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Ruth 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $6,400 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $290 • stair-climbing aid: $6,000 • Delivery and set-up: $110 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Henry

  1. Small update. $3,270 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $2,158 raised so far (34%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • André Otávio Guimarães 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Clara D. Craig 🇬🇧 · $69

    “Every little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

  • Onyango Evans Ochieng 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $500

    “Hope this helps. Only $500 but hope it helps. - Aurangabad”

  • Suhas D. Jadeja 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Be well. Shared with friends too. - Bhopal”

  • Ricardo Murilo Oliveira 🇧🇷 · $30

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Ruth all day after reading this. - Campinas”

  • Lorenzo C. Franco 🇨🇴 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. My colleague told me about this one. - Palmira”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Every little bit. My colleague told me about this one. - Dallas”

  • Kalyani K. Pillai 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Trung Nam Dao 🇻🇳 · $100
  • Samir Ali Benali 🇲🇦 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Thought of Ruth all day after reading this. - Nagpur”

  • Sophia G. Young 🇦🇺 · $25

    “Hang in there. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Sydney”

  • Theodore F. Le 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Maayan Bat-El Peretz 🇮🇱 · $5
  • Hailey E. Joseph 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Upendo Joyce Kessy 🇰🇪 · $100
  • Daniela Gabriela Stan 🇷🇴 · $50
  • Kiran Laiba Tarar 🇵🇰 · $46
  • Gashaw Kebede Nigussie 🇪🇹 · $10

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  • Stay strong, Henry. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Jaffna so I could bring a meal

    • Fiona W. CloeteID verified

      Thinking of you, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Auckland

      • Günter LorenzAddress verified

        Sending strength, Henry. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Bengaluru.

        • Sending strength, Henry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Pietermaritzburg but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Auckland.

          • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruth

            • Henry B. MeyerOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is first-year servicing plan, $290. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • Praying for you, Henry. Shared this with my family. I hope August is when things finally get easier

            • Sending strength. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Auckland.

              • Good luck. Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery

                • You're not alone, Henry. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • wishing you the best, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

                    • Take care, Henry. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Auckland.

                      • You're not alone, Henry. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

                        • Keep going, Henry. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

                          • Praying for you, Henry. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings

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