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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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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.
Updates from Christian
Small update. $4,433 so far, I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.
31% there. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Thank you.
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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Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Akron.
What exactly is the $9,100 for?
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.
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.
This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Monterrey donated after I showed her your page