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Independence for Beau: powered wheelchair
Beau needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,750.
🇺🇸 Columbus, Georgia, United States435 views
Beau lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Columbus General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,750.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Beau could go to school independently. 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 $3,750 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $3,150
• Fitting and training sessions: $230
• Delivery and set-up: $90
• First-year servicing plan: $280
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Alexandra
Quick update: $305 raised so far (8%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $285 raised so far (8%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($255). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
- Ga-eun Hae-won Kim 🇰🇷 · $19
- Bunga Sinta Budiman 🇮🇩 · $15
“Every little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Semarang”
- Dylan C. Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $183
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
- Prachi S. Sheth 🇮🇳 · $10
- Nenita D. Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $30
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $5
- Jamal Blake 🇯🇲 · $250
“Stay strong. I'm in Kingston, thinking of you. - Kingston”
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Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Blessings.
sending strength, Alexandra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 36 people at work. Greetings from Badagry.
I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Columbus.
Thinking of you and your family, Alexandra. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Toronto so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Alexandra. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Alexandra. Your post was clear and honest. Love from 6th of October City.
hope the doctors have good news. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 7 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Chennai
Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 28 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Coatzacoalcos
Wishing you peace, Alexandra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Fresno.