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

A stair-climbing aid would give Ezra independence - we're $7,800 away.

🇺🇸 California, United StatesPosted Sep 28, 20265,174 views
Ezra E. Hayes
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Member since Aug 17, 2026 · Riverside
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Riverside General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,800. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $7,800 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $7,250 • Fitting and training sessions: $270 • Delivery and set-up: $115 • First-year servicing plan: $165 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Ezra

  1. Quick update: $1,544 raised so far (20%). I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($475). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($1,798). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

Donations

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  • Flávio Heitor Barbosa 🇧🇷 · $100 · 3h ago
  • Daniel K. Lara 🇺🇸 · $25 · 5h ago
  • Anonymous 🇷🇴 · $43 · 5h ago

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Ezra all day after reading this. - București”

  • Maria Öberg 🇸🇪 · $20 · 7h ago
  • Jennifer L. Henry 🇺🇸 · $20 · 7h ago
  • Adel Waleed Shaker 🇫🇷 · $100 · 8h ago
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5 · 9h ago

    “Stay strong. Hope the October deadline works out. - Chennai”

  • Ginevra Beatrice D'Amico 🇮🇹 · $5 · 15h ago
  • Carter C. Fitzgerald 🇺🇸 · $5 · 18h ago
  • Rudi Lukman Surya 🇮🇩 · $200 · 18h ago
  • Eun-kyung Kwak 🇰🇷 · $17 · 18h ago
  • Denise T. Rice 🇺🇸 · $70 · 19h ago
  • Hitomi Kana Nakamura 🇯🇵 · $11 · 20h ago

    “Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Sapporo”

  • Shawn E. Pickett 🇺🇸 · $15 · 20h ago
  • Zara Amna Sheikh 🇵🇰 · $5 · 20h ago

    “Hope it all works out. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Abbottabad”

  • Rebecca Mavis Gyasi 🇬🇭 · $5 · 21h ago
  • Renata Débora Sampaio 🇧🇷 · $10 · 1d ago

    “Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - Duque de Caxias”

  • Rabia Samina Hashmi 🇵🇰 · $100 · 1d ago
  • Chinedu Lanre Williams 🇳🇬 · $25 · 1d ago
  • Ismael R. Concepcion 🇵🇭 · $5 · 1d ago

    “Praying for you. Thought of Ezra all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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  • Vadym Alexei Vorobiev3d ago

    hope things get better soon, Ezra. Get well soon. My neighbor in Puebla donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Puebla

    • Yasir Zaid Amin3d ago

      Thinking of you and your family, Ezra. Hope you get there. Greetings from Amsterdam.

      • Mercedes K. Rivera3d ago

        Best of luck, Ezra. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless

        • Julián A. Maldonado2d ago

          sending love, Ezra. Hope this works out for you.

          • Ishrat Shapla Sultana2d ago

            best of luck, Ezra. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. God bless

            • Abhishek E. KashyapID verified2d ago

              Take care. Shared this with my family. Love from Mumbai.

              • Fatima F. Jacobs2d ago

                hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Riverside

                • Lisa Lisa Kuiper2d ago

                  Shared this with my family. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.

                  • Elias W. Grant2d ago

                    You're not alone, Ezra. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

                    • Kato Simiyu Githinji1d ago

                      Keep going, Ezra. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.

                      • Daniel Doron ShalomAddress verifiedID verified1d ago

                        Keep going, Ezra. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

                        • Nikhil L. Nanda1d ago

                          Hang in there, Ezra. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted

                          $3,467 raised of $7,800

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