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Het needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
A powered wheelchair would give Het independence - we're $1,300 away.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India481 views
Het lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Mumbai Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,300.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Het could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $1,300 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $1,200
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $45
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Omkar
Updates from Omkar
Update from Mumbai: I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
8% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Omkar
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You're not alone, Omkar. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Stellenbosch.
hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 8 people at work. Blessings!
is there anything that isn't money that would help Het?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about powered wheelchair, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
wishing you the best, Omkar. Get well soon. Blessings.
wishing you peace. Wishing Het a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Omkar. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Onitsha.
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Salvador this morning.
wishing you peace, Omkar. Hope you get there.