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Independence for Ayesha: stair-climbing aid
Help Ayesha get a stair-climbing aid so She can get to the shops and visit friends.
🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan1,521 views
Ayesha lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Lahore General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050.
Her current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Ayesha 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 $1,050 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $25
• stair-climbing aid: $1,005
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Asad
Updates from Asad
Good news. Because of your gifts ($456 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $375 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Susana D. Álvarez 🇨🇴 · $50
- Narong Ake Laohakul 🇹🇭 · $74
“You got this. Only $74 but hope it helps. - Bang Khen”
- Vani G. Sandhu 🇮🇳 · $34
- Eduardo Fernando Cardoso 🇧🇷 · $10
- Woo-jin Do-yoon Ryu 🇰🇷 · $51
“Good luck. Saw your post and had to give. - Seoul”
- Lorenzo P. Castillo 🇲🇽 · $20
- Deepa A. Reddy 🇮🇳 · $75
- Piper F. Guerrero 🇬🇧 · $50
- Sharmila Puja Tamang 🇳🇵 · $250
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stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Tampa.
Get well soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ayesha?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about delivery and set-up, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Thinking of you, Asad. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ayesha.
It's all in the list in the story. delivery and set-up is the big one at $20, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Wishing you peace, Asad. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 26 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything
how is Ayesha doing now?
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City
So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Campinas
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Hang in there, Asad. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.
Wishing Ayesha a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
keep going, Asad. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Hang in there, Asad. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 23 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Good luck, Asad. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Bronx donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Wishing you the best, Asad. Hope you get there. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Lahore
thanks for sharing this, Asad. Wishing Ayesha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.
So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
So sorry you're going through this. Get well soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.