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Independence for Carter: specialist standing frame

A specialist standing frame would give Carter independence - we're $9,100 away.

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Christian L. Mitchell
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Lethbridge
Carter lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,100. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Carter could go to school independently. 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 $9,100 goes: • specialist standing frame: $8,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $175 • Delivery and set-up: $105 • First-year servicing plan: $320 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Christian

  1. Small update. $4,433 so far, I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

  2. 31% there. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Update from Lethbridge: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Carter all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Hope the November deadline works out. - Leipzig”

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  • Ana Aparecida MendesPhoto verified

    Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Akron.

    • Theresa Naana FosuQuestionPhoto verified

      What exactly is the $9,100 for?

      • Christian L. MitchellOwnerAnswerID verified

        Sure. The biggest one is specialist standing frame, $8,500. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

    • Noémie Inès Philippe

      Hope things get better soon, Christian. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Franco Silvestri

        This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Monterrey donated after I showed her your page

        $7,109.50 raised of $9,100

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