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Independence for Christopher: stair-climbing aid
Help Christopher get a stair-climbing aid so He can attend work interviews.
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Christopher lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Reading Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,800.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Christopher 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $8,800 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $8,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $240
• First-year servicing plan: $350
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Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours.
You're not alone, Chloe. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Narayanganj
What exactly is the $8,800 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. stair-climbing aid is the biggest at $8,000. Happy to explain more.
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Reading
Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
hang in there, Chloe. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in Lyon this morning. Greetings from Lyon.
Keep going, Chloe. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.