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Independence for Jennifer: stair-climbing aid
Jennifer needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,550.
🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States762 views
Jennifer lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Pittsburgh General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,550.
Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Jennifer 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $3,550 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $3,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $145
• Delivery and set-up: $210
• First-year servicing plan: $195
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Marilyn
We're at 5% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward stair-climbing aid. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($25). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $150
- Cristina Gabriella Conti 🇮🇹 · $25
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Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Negombo but we're thinking of you.
wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Marilyn. Shared this with my family. Love from Mumbai.
thinking of you, Marilyn. Looking forward to the next update.
Hope it all works out, Marilyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.
praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Lagos.
Praying for you, Marilyn. Wishing Jennifer a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you, Marilyn. Hope you get there. My neighbor in İzmir donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Pittsburgh!
Thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Pittsburgh.
Sending good thoughts, Marilyn. Hope the doctors have good news
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Newport but we're thinking of you.