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Ezekiel needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Ezekiel needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,950.
🇺🇸 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States2,364 views
Ezekiel lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Springfield General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,950.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Ezekiel could speak with the people around him. 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 $3,950 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $170
• stair-climbing aid: $3,450
• Fitting and training sessions: $330
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ezekiel
It's all in the list in the story. first-year servicing plan is the big one at $170, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Best of luck, Zoe. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Sakai.
your post was clear and honest. Love from Karachi.
Hope it all works out, Zoe. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from São Paulo.
Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Stay strong, Zoe. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Brest.