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Independence for Bernd: specialist standing frame

Help Bernd get a specialist standing frame so He can speak with the people around him.

🇩🇪 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,346 views
Bernd Uwe Weber
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Cologne
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Cologne Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,650. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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 $4,650 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $110 • First-year servicing plan: $280 • specialist standing frame: $4,260 If you're reading this, thank you. - Bernd

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  1. We're at 21% thanks to 20 of you. I made the first payment toward specialist standing frame. More news soon.

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  • Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Nairobi

    • Hope it all works out, Bernd. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Gwagwalada.

      • Rooting for you, Bernd. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Cologne

          • wishing you peace, Bernd. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Blessings.

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