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

Help Viraj get a stair-climbing aid so He can join the school sports day.

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Nadeesha Ishara Ranasinghe
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Colombo
Viraj lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Colombo 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 $1,200. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Viraj could join the school sports day. 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 $1,200 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,100 • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • First-year servicing plan: $40 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Nadeesha

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($444 in total) I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 17% there. the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. We're at 10% thanks to 5 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon. - Nadeesha

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    “Thought of Viraj all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Viraj all day after reading this. - Makati”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $31 but hope it helps. - Coyoacán”

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    “Stay strong. Hope the August deadline works out. - Kaduna”

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    “You got this. Thought of Viraj all day after reading this. - Jerusalem”

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    “All the best. Thought of Viraj all day after reading this. - Üsküdar”

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  • Paula NúñezPhoto verified

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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