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Independence for Eda: specialist standing frame
Eda needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,600.
🇹🇷 Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye824 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Üsküdar General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,600.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 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 $1,600 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $1,350
• Fitting and training sessions: $105
• Delivery and set-up: $40
• First-year servicing plan: $105
Thanks for being kind about this.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Eda?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about specialist standing frame, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care