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An adapted tricycle for Mónica: help Mónica move freely

Mónica needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,350.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States1,135 views

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Mónica lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Los Angeles General Hospital has assessed her and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,350. Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Mónica 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $5,350 goes: • adapted tricycle: $4,650 • Fitting and training sessions: $300 • First-year servicing plan: $400 Thanks for being kind about this.

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Updates from Lorena

Update from Los Angeles: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Lorena

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