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Cynthia needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
A powered wheelchair would give Cynthia independence - we're $5,850 away.
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Cynthia lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Vancouver Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,850.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Cynthia could attend work interviews. 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 $5,850 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $240
• powered wheelchair: $5,500
• Delivery and set-up: $110
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Marilyn
Quick update: $55 raised so far (1%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $125 so far, the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.
- Solène Gonzalez 🇫🇷 · $25
- Scarlett T. Kirby 🇺🇸 · $54
- Kiptoo Otieno 🇰🇪 · $25
- Joseph Richardson 🇺🇸 · $100
- Galina Iryna Lebedev 🇺🇦 · $50
- Obiageli Ngozika Salami 🇳🇬 · $20
“All the best. Thought of Cynthia all day after reading this.”
- Zaid Ghassan Ibrahim 🇲🇦 · $20
“Wish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Rabat”
- Abena Mavis Amoah 🇬🇭 · $25
- Michael Peter Kaiser 🇩🇪 · $10
“Wish I could do more. I'm in Hannover, thinking of you.”
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thinking of you, Marilyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out