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Francisco needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
A stair-climbing aid would give Francisco independence - we're $6,900 away.
🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States3,974 views
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Warren 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 $6,900.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $6,900 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $6,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $310
• Delivery and set-up: $75
• First-year servicing plan: $265
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
Updates from Francisco
Small update. $2,138 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($1,360). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.
Update from Warren: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Warren.
Wishing you the best, Francisco. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted.
Stay strong. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Warren.
is stair-climbing aid the biggest cost or is there more coming?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. stair-climbing aid is the biggest at $6,250. I'll keep the page updated.
hope things get better soon, Francisco. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
any update on how things are going in Warren?
So sorry you're going through this, Francisco. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Francisco?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about stair-climbing aid, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
Hope it all works out, Francisco. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Warren
Wishing you the best, Francisco. Get well soon. Love from Kathmandu
Thinking of you and your family, Francisco. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Augusta!
So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Please keep us posted.
Rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Warren.
Keep going, Francisco. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless!
Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Francisco. I hope things turn around soon. After 7 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Tema.
Sending good thoughts, Francisco. I hope things turn around soon. After 22 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Quezon City
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Mandaue this morning. Love from Mandaue.
Keep going, Francisco. I hope things turn around soon.
Get well soon. Thinking of Warren.
Thinking of you and your family, Francisco. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Madurai
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Cleveland
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up
sending strength, Francisco. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Hyderabad but we're thinking of you. God bless.