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Ellie needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Help Ellie get a stair-climbing aid so She can attend work interviews.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States6,096 views
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Oakland Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,650.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $7,650 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $6,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $390
• Delivery and set-up: $210
• First-year servicing plan: $300
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Ellie
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Hang in there, Ellie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 9 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings!
Good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Campinas but we're thinking of you. All the best