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Independence for Domenico: stair-climbing aid
Help Domenico get a stair-climbing aid so He can get to the shops and visit friends.
🇮🇹 Verona, Veneto, Italy943 views
Domenico lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Verona 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 $5,800.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Domenico 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 $5,800 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $5,500
• First-year servicing plan: $145
• Fitting and training sessions: $155
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Roberto
Good news. Because of your gifts ($374 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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- Anonymous 🇸🇪 · $10
- Senthil R. Shetty 🇮🇳 · $16
- Francois D. Radebe 🇿🇦 · $50
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“Best of luck. Thought of Domenico all day after reading this. - Nashville”
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“Blessings. Hope the September deadline works out. - Gwagwalada”
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“Rooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Montego Bay”
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“Keep your head up. Please keep us posted. - Hồ Chí Minh City”
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- Kaylee M. Dixon 🇬🇧 · $39
- Randall Radcliffe 🇺🇸 · $75
“Hope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Columbia”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Domenico.
It's all in the list in the story. stair-climbing aid is the big one at $5,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Stay strong, Roberto. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Takoradi!
How is Domenico doing now?
Hope it all works out, Roberto. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Saskatoon but we're thinking of you
Shared this with my family. Love from Kathmandu
I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Bangkok this morning. Take care.