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Independence for Giorgio: braille note-taker

Help Giorgio get a braille note-taker so He can go to school independently.

🇮🇹 Catania, Sicily, Italy1,537 views
Andrea Emanuele Leone
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Catania
Giorgio lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Catania General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,300. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment Giorgio could go to school independently. 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 $7,300 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $105 • braille note-taker: $7,000 • First-year servicing plan: $195 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Andrea
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Andrea

  1. Small update. $246 so far, the plan for braille note-taker is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $401 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Catania: we've started the first stage. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Giorgio all day after reading this. - Kingston”

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    “Praying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Ho”

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Reviews

2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Omer Arslan Bhatti🇵🇰Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Hossain Omar Kabir🇧🇩Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Ploy Wanida Bunnag🇹🇭Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Lester W. VillanuevaQuestion

    How is Giorgio doing now?

    • Marcus G. Frazier

      keep going, Andrea. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Parker Navarro

        Thinking of you, Andrea. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care!

        $966 raised of $7,300

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