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Independence for Genesis: stair-climbing aid
Genesis needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $8,400.
🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States3,616 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Arlington 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 $8,400.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $8,400 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $7,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $350
• Delivery and set-up: $200
• First-year servicing plan: $350
Thanks for being kind about this.
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thinking of you and your family, Genesis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Arlington.
Praying for you, Genesis. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
What's already covered and what's the $8,400 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. stair-climbing aid comes first ($7,500) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.
thinking of you and your family, Genesis. Hope the doctors have good news.
Wishing you the best. Get well soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted. Love from Jakarta
Hope things get better soon, Genesis. This could happen to any of us. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings