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Independence for Dustin: stair-climbing aid
Dustin needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,450.
🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United StatesPosted Oct 1, 20261,547 views
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Boston Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,450.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $7,450 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $7,000
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• First-year servicing plan: $340
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Take care, Dustin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Praying for you, Dustin. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Stay strong, Dustin. Wishing Dustin a smooth procedure and a full recovery
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Boston
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about stair-climbing aid, advice is welcome too. Good question.
Best of luck, Dustin. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Jalandhar.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 7 people at work. Love from Faisalabad!
Wishing you peace, Dustin. Wishing Dustin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Boston
Wishing you peace, Dustin. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Kano donated after I showed her your page!
Keep going. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Thinking of you, Dustin. Get well soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Suwon
Sending love, Dustin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Rooting for you, Dustin. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 15 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything