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Independence for Brian: powered wheelchair
A powered wheelchair would give Brian independence - we're $8,550 away.
🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States7,498 views
Brian lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at San Antonio General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,550.
His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Brian could attend work interviews. 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 $8,550 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $8,250
• Delivery and set-up: $60
• First-year servicing plan: $240
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Mackenzie
Updates from Mackenzie
Quick update: $3,861 raised so far (45%). I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Nazrul Babu Rashid 🇧🇩 · $1,000
“Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - Khulna”
- Farah Samira Nasser 🇪🇬 · $500
- Priyanka J. Narayanan 🇮🇳 · $250
- Gabriela J. Ramos 🇺🇸 · $250
“Hope things get better. Thought of Brian all day after reading this. - San Diego”
- Lorenzo G. Zamora 🇪🇸 · $250
- Dinesh D. Narayanan 🇮🇳 · $250
- Büşra Eda Arslan 🇩🇪 · $250
- Ellie P. Elliott 🇺🇸 · $250
- Everly C. Hanson 🇺🇸 · $200
“Every little bit. My neighbor told me about this one. - Tacoma”
- Travis A. McDaniel 🇺🇸 · $200
“From my family to yours. I'm in Miami, thinking of you. - Miami”
- Landon Avila 🇺🇸 · $200
- Jada W. Spence 🇯🇲 · $200
“My mother told me about this one. - Mandeville”
- Ploy Kulap Mahawong 🇹🇭 · $200
- Carolina R. Quintero 🇨🇴 · $200
- Asher S. Larson 🇺🇸 · $100
- Intan Elsa Sitompul 🇮🇩 · $100
- Obinna Chinedu Akinwale 🇳🇬 · $100
“Thinking of you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Badagry”
- Yusuf Candra Pane 🇮🇩 · $100
- Gerald W. Dela Cruz 🇵🇭 · $100
- Khánh Trang Huynh 🇻🇳 · $100
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Thinking of you and your family, Mackenzie. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 38 people at work. Greetings from Victoria.
So sorry you're going through this, Mackenzie. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.
praying for you, Mackenzie. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of San Antonio.
Hope it all works out, Mackenzie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Mackenzie. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Mackenzie. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Blessings.