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Heather needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Heather needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,850.
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Heather lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Spokane Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,850.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Heather could go to school independently. 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 $5,850 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $5,250
• First-year servicing plan: $300
• Fitting and training sessions: $300
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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“Thought of Heather all day after reading this. - Magelang”
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“Thought of Heather all day after reading this. - Naivasha”
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“Keep your head up. Only $54 but hope it helps. - Pietermaritzburg”
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Wishing you the best. Wishing Heather a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Thinking of you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't give up.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Heather
Stair-climbing aid is $5,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.
Sending love, Owen. Wishing Heather a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Spokane
Keep going. Wishing Heather a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Spokane
thinking of you. Hope you get there. Thinking of Spokane.
Sending strength, Owen. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Arusha.