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Independence for Benoît: adapted tricycle

Benoît needs an adapted tricycle that the health system will not fund; the cost is $5,800.

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Benoît Jean Fernandez
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Lyon
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Lyon Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,800. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 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 $5,800 goes: • adapted tricycle: $5,250 • Fitting and training sessions: $260 • Delivery and set-up: $115 • First-year servicing plan: $175 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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  • Ella Quincy

    Keep going, Benoît. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lyon.

    • Roberto Roberto Araújo

      So sorry you're going through this, Benoît. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

      • Kirana Bunga SitompulAddress verified

        Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. Greetings from San Fernando.

        • Galit Michal Peretz

          Thinking of you and your family, Benoît. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

          • Lucas E. Santos

            Thinking of you, Benoît. Hope you get there. After 23 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

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