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Independence for Håkan: powered wheelchair
Håkan needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,300.
🇸🇪 Malmö, Skåne, Sweden4,619 views
Håkan lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Malmö General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,300.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Håkan could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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:
• powered wheelchair: $6,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $200
• Delivery and set-up: $125
• First-year servicing plan: $225
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Daniel
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best of luck, Daniel. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 23 people at work. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Daniel. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Malmö.
Get well soon. Love from Laredo.