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An adapted tricycle for Janet: help me move freely
An adapted tricycle would give Janet independence - we're $750 away.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Dar es Salaam Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $750.
My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $750 goes:
• adapted tricycle: $650
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $30
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Janet
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“Best of luck. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”
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Sending strength, Janet. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Tokyo.
Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best!
wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Dar es Salaam.
Thinking of you and your family, Janet. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Obuasi.
best of luck, Janet. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.