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Derya needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen

Derya needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,750.

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Mert Cengiz Sarı
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Istanbul
Derya lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Istanbul Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,750. Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Derya could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $1,750 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,600 • Fitting and training sessions: $45 • Delivery and set-up: $50 • First-year servicing plan: $55 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Mert

  1. Small update. $1,044 so far, we've started the first stage. - Mert

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($674 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 19% thanks to 10 of you. the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Jade L. Gutierrez

    Hang in there. 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. Take care.

    • Grace Aisha OkaforQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Derya

      • Mert Cengiz SarıOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        It's all in the list in the story. stair-climbing aid is the big one at $1,600, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

    • Mohit M. Gupta

      Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

      • Da-eun Min-seo Joo

        Hope things get better soon, Mert. This could happen to any of us. I hope February is when things finally get easier

        • Dorcas Anyango BakariPhoto verified

          hope you get there. After 7 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

          • Megan E. Kirby

            Hang in there, Mert. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Istanbul.

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