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

A stair-climbing aid would give Sergio independence - we're $1,900 away.

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Antonella Sorrentino
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Rome
Sergio lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Rome Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,900. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Sergio could go to school independently. 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 $1,900 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,450 • Fitting and training sessions: $145 • Delivery and set-up: $115 • First-year servicing plan: $190 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($637 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Sergio all day after reading this. - Bristol”

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    “Wishing you the best. From Lapu-Lapu with love.”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Sergio all day after reading this. - Embakasi”

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  • Musa Danjuma Abdullahi

    You're not alone. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier. God bless.

    • Ariana G. Padilla

      Hope things get better soon, Antonella. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. God bless.

      • Jorge Sérgio Rodrigues

        wishing Sergio a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Rohan E. Bhardwaj

          Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Rome.

          • Maëlle LerouxPhoto verified

            Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Aline Marques

              Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from San Jose.

              • Ryan Duran

                Wishing you the best, Antonella. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

                • Anisur Faruk Siddique

                  Wishing you the best, Antonella. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Liverpool.

                  • Marcus Zimmerman

                    Sending strength, Antonella. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                    • Tariq Salman Sheikh

                      Hang in there, Antonella. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

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