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Independence for Johan: stair-climbing aid

Help Johan get a stair-climbing aid so He can join the school sports day.

🇳🇱 North Holland, Netherlands2,541 views
Sander Milan De Vries
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Haarlem
Johan lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Haarlem General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,350. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Johan 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $8,350 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $160 • stair-climbing aid: $8,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $190 I hope life is good to you. - Sander

Updates from Sander

  1. We're at 11% thanks to 27 of you. I made the first payment toward stair-climbing aid. More news soon.

  2. We're at 6% thanks to 13 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Sending love, Sander. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

    • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Johan

      • sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Bakersfield so I could bring a meal. All the best.

        • Sending strength, Sander. Looking forward to the next update. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Hope things get better soon. Wishing Johan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Haarlem.

            • Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Lagos!

              • Maxim Ihor ZakharovVerified organization

                Best of luck, Sander. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Odesa.

                • It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 17 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Londrina.

                  • Hope things get better soon, Sander. Wishing Johan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                    • Hang in there, Sander. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Sander. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Sander. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Haarlem

                          • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Haarlem.

                            • Stay strong, Sander. Your post was clear and honest. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                              • Keep going, Sander. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

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