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Independence for Gilbert: adapted tricycle
Gilbert needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,450.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, PhilippinesPosted Oct 1, 2026966 views
Gilbert lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Makati General Hospital has assessed him and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,450.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Gilbert could speak with the people around him. 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 $1,450 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $40
• Fitting and training sessions: $30
• adapted tricycle: $1,380
Glad we found this place.
- Paolo
Updates from Paolo
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($145). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
14% there. the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. Thank you.
We're at 28% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Kisumu.
How is Gilbert doing now?
Hope things get better soon, Paolo. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.
Hope it all works out, Paolo. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Makati.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Makati.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about first-year servicing plan, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
Sending love, Paolo. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Praying for you, Paolo. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Marseille
wishing you peace, Paolo. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
thinking of you and your family, Paolo. Looking forward to the next update
hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Makati