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Independence for Gregory: adapted tricycle

Gregory needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,250.

🇬🇧 Southampton, England, United Kingdom2,199 views
Howard S. Santiago
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Southampton
Gregory lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Southampton Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,250. His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Gregory could join the school sports day. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $2,250 goes: • adapted tricycle: $1,700 • Fitting and training sessions: $125 • Delivery and set-up: $100 • First-year servicing plan: $325 Glad we found this place. - Howard

Updates from Howard

  1. Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($1,104). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward adapted tricycle.

  2. Small update. $612 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. 18% there. the plan for adapted tricycle is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • hang in there. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Ella W. MunozPhoto verified

      Sending love, Howard. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 26 people at work. Blessings

      • good luck, Howard. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

        • this could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Pretoria but we're thinking of you. Take care

          • Thinking of you and your family, Howard. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together

            • Seamus A. MacNamaraID verifiedPhoto verified

              Praying for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Please keep us posted!

              • praying for you, Howard. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                • Best of luck, Howard. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                  • Rafał SzewczykID verified

                    Praying for you, Howard. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

                    • wishing you the best, Howard. Shared this with my family.

                      • rooting for you. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                        • sending strength, Howard. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                          • Suranga Nalin YapaPhoto verified

                            Sending good thoughts, Howard. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                            • So sorry you're going through this, Howard. Get well soon. All the best

                              • Rooting for you, Howard. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care

                                • Sending love, Howard. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Southampton.

                                  • Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

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