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Herman needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen

A stair-climbing aid would give Herman independence - we're $1,200 away.

🇵🇭 San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines2,310 views
Herman E. Mendoza
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San Fernando
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at San Fernando 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 $1,200. My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $1,200 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,100 • Fitting and training sessions: $40 • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $40 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Herman

  1. We're at 86% thanks to 14 of you. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $398 raised so far (33%). the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($135 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Sending strength, Herman. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Fernando.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Herman

      • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. stair-climbing aid is the biggest at $1,100. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Stay strong, Herman. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Kolkata so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

      • Sending strength. 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

        • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 12 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Aurangabad.

          • sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Taguig!

            • Thinking of you and your family, Herman. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

              $1,276.50 raised of $1,200

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