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Graciela needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Graciela needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,250.
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Graciela lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Veracruz General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,250.
Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Graciela could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $2,250 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $50
• Delivery and set-up: $40
• stair-climbing aid: $2,160
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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“Be well. Hope the March deadline works out. - Pretoria”
- Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $250
“You got this. Thought of Graciela all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburg”
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“Sending love. Thought of Graciela all day after reading this. - Glasgow”
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“Thought of Graciela all day after reading this. - Mississauga”
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“Hope it all works out. My sister told me about this one. - Tema”
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“Only $73 but hope it helps. - Kyiv”
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“Sending love. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Lyon”
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Marseille.
Hope it all works out, Guadalupe. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Jaffna.
Wishing Graciela a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Veracruz
this could happen to any of us. Sent it to 39 people at work. All the best!
rooting for you, Guadalupe. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Veracruz.