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Independence for Amaka: specialist standing frame
Amaka needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,050.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at Abuja General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,050 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $960
• Fitting and training sessions: $50
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $10
With deep gratitude,
Amaka
Updates from Amaka
Quick update: $110 raised so far (10%). I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.
- Caroline H. Flores 🇬🇧 · $75
- Autumn Silva 🇺🇸 · $100
- Maverick D. Vega 🇦🇺 · $50
- Nakato Awino Macharia 🇰🇪 · $15
- Mensah Kelvin Nkrumah 🇬🇭 · $20
“Get well soon. Thought of Amaka all day after reading this.”
- Fatima Obiageli Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $25
“Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Epe”
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Rooting for you, Amaka. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Embakasi.