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Gregory needs a communication tablet with eye tracking that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,750.

🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States3,416 views
Eva Ellis
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Durham
Gregory lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Durham Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a communication tablet with eye tracking. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,750. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Gregory 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $3,750 goes: • communication tablet with eye tracking: $3,250 • Fitting and training sessions: $240 • Delivery and set-up: $75 • First-year servicing plan: $185 I hope life is good to you. - Eva

Updates from Eva

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,142 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($1,572). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($464). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward communication tablet with eye tracking.

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  • Anita R. Singh🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Stepan Roman Osipov🇷🇺Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Practical and effective help

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Exceeded expectations

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Aurangabad

    • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Catania

      • Wishing you the best, Eva. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

        • Sending love, Eva. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings!

          • rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Quetta

            • Yetunde Favour OkoroPhoto verified

              Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I hope July is when things finally get easier.

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