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Independence for Deborah: stair-climbing aid
A stair-climbing aid would give Deborah independence - we're $7,550 away.
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I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Nottingham General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,550.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $7,550 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $105
• Fitting and training sessions: $185
• stair-climbing aid: $7,260
Thank you so much.
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praying for you, Deborah. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending love, Deborah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Deborah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Nottingham
Praying for you, Deborah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Wollongong.
keep going, Deborah. This could happen to any of us. After 24 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Praying for you, Deborah. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Please keep us posted. Love from Córdoba!
keep going, Deborah. Shared this with my family. Blessings.