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Independence for Brendan: stair-climbing aid

Help Brendan get a stair-climbing aid so He can go to school independently.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Dublin, Leinster, Ireland2,902 views
Brendan C. McCarthy
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Dublin
I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at Dublin General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,050. My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $6,050 goes: โ€ข stair-climbing aid: $5,500 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $200 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $210 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $140 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Brendan

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $200
  • Julien Olivier Lefebvre ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100

    โ€œBest of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Boulogne-Billancourtโ€

  • Rohan R. Patel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Brendan all day after reading this. - Kolkataโ€

  • Ifeanyi Daniel Nwankwo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Fatema Tahmina Sheikh ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100
  • Karin G. Nkosi ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Camila Manuela Rocha ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $80.50
  • Bhavna T. Prajapati ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Yash D. Phadke ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75

    โ€œGood luck. From Jodhpur with love. - Jodhpurโ€

  • Bambang Wawan Winata ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75
  • Duha Malak Ibrahim ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Yetunde Peace Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $75
  • Joko Arief Hutapea ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $74.50
  • Dhanalakshmi W. Rao ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $68.50
  • Farhana Rina Das ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $67.50
  • Zubair Zeeshan Syed ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $57.50

    โ€œWish I could do more. Only $58 but hope it helps. - Faisalabadโ€

  • Yetunde Ngozika Onyeama ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $56

    โ€œOnly $56 but hope it helps. - Wudilโ€

  • Ritu L. Sidhu ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Jamila Manal Zerrouki ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Brendan all day after reading this. - Heliopolisโ€

  • Aadhya F. Yadav ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

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1.8(6 reviews)

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  • Yael Yarden Yosef๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ravi R. Oberoi๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Delilah H. Gardner๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Dennis Opio Njoroge๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Amber C. Rodriguez๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Lorenzo H. Dรญaz๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Brendan. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

    • Khoa Kiรชn DoAddress verifiedID verifiedPhoto verified

      Good luck, Brendan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

      • Wishing Brendan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings.

        • you're not alone, Brendan. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Jabalpur.

          • hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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