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Garfield needs an adapted tricycle - help us make it happen

An adapted tricycle would give Garfield independence - we're $2,600 away.

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Garfield D. Ellis
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Montego Bay
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Montego Bay Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,600. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $2,600 goes: • adapted tricycle: $2,500 • Delivery and set-up: $55 • First-year servicing plan: $45 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Garfield
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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  • Faith FieldsQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Garfield?

    • Garfield D. EllisOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Montego Bay I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Julieta P. Ávila

    keep going, Garfield. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from London

    • Mahin Shakil MollaID verified

      Good luck, Garfield. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

      • Emeka Babatunde DaramolaQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Garfield.

        • Garfield D. EllisOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. adapted tricycle is the big one at $2,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Ana AriasID verified

        Sending good thoughts, Garfield. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Montego Bay.

        • Suren C. PienaarAddress verified

          I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in East London donated after I showed her your page. Love from East London.

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            rooting for you, Garfield. This could happen to any of us

            • Kumari Kumari Jayasuriya

              Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Montego Bay

              • Silvia S. FloresPhoto verified

                hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Montego Bay

                • Joyce G. Marquez

                  So sorry you're going through this, Garfield. Wishing Garfield a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Johannesburg

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