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Independence for Byaruhanga: stair-climbing aid

A stair-climbing aid would give Byaruhanga independence - we're $1,250 away.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania1,830 views
Achieng Apio Omondi
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Dar es Salaam
Byaruhanga lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at Dar es Salaam General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,250. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Byaruhanga could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $1,250 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $1,150 • Fitting and training sessions: $15 • Delivery and set-up: $15 • First-year servicing plan: $70 Thank you so much. - Achieng
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Achieng

  1. Update from Dar es Salaam: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 51% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $415 raised so far (33%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Christian Moore 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Aline Simone Medeiros 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Aaliyah Butler 🇬🇧 · $80
  • Sabina Bithi Sultana 🇮🇳 · $77.50
  • Rizwan Hanif 🇵🇰 · $69
  • Victor L. Mabini 🇵🇭 · $67
  • Chidinma Khadija Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $60
  • Shawn Tillman 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Eman Hira Chaudhry 🇵🇰 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Rawalpindi”

  • Beatriz Giovana Almeida 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Venkat D. Anand 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Byaruhanga all day after reading this. - Madurai”

  • Maria Mihaela Munteanu 🇷🇴 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - București”

  • Kouki Ren Yoshida 🇯🇵 · $50

    “Every little bit. Thought of Byaruhanga all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

  • Anisa Tika Salim 🇮🇩 · $46.50

    “Hang in there. Thought of Byaruhanga all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Sabbir Islam 🇧🇩 · $44

    “Best of luck. My cousin told me about this one. - Narayanganj”

  • Julián N. Aguilar 🇨🇴 · $43.50

    “Thought of Byaruhanga all day after reading this. - Cali”

  • Samir Hassan Jaber 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Be well. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Soweto”

  • Tania Tithi Biswas 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Harsha Prasanna Rajapaksa 🇱🇰 · $25

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  • Rita Elisa Longo

    Thinking of you and your family, Achieng. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

    • Crystal D. Hayes

      Thinking of you, Achieng. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

      • Pramila Renu GurungPhoto verified

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Thane donated after I showed her your page. Love from Thane.

        • Lola Nkechi Gbadamosi

          Thinking of you, Achieng. Hope this works out for you.

          • Kristine K. Ramirez

            Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Pune

            $1,514.50 raised of $1,250

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