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Independence for Adrián: stair-climbing aid

Help Adrián get a stair-climbing aid so He can join the school sports day.

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Laura S. Ruiz
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Bogotá
Adrián lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Bogotá Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,750. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Adrián could join the school sports day. 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 $1,750 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $105 • Delivery and set-up: $45 • First-year servicing plan: $50 If you're reading this, thank you. - Laura
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Laura

  1. 100% there. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Thank you.

  2. We're at 29% thanks to 18 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $276 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward stair-climbing aid. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Óscar P. Ramírez

    wishing you peace, Laura. Hope you get there. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

    • Yamini S. Jain

      stay strong, Laura. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

      • Colton F. Stone

        Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Adrian P. Patterson

          hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

          • Sharmila Sultana Zaman

            hope things get better soon, Laura. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

            $2,165 raised of $1,750

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