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Independence for John: specialist standing frame

Help John get a specialist standing frame so He can speak with the people around him.

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John C. Andrews
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Ottawa
I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Ottawa Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,450. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home. 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 $4,450 goes: • specialist standing frame: $3,700 • Fitting and training sessions: $230 • Delivery and set-up: $135 • First-year servicing plan: $385 Glad we found this place.

Updates from John

  1. Small update. $1,240 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($375). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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    “Thought of John all day after reading this. - Albany”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the April deadline works out. - London”

Reviews

3.1(7 reviews)

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  • Sudha G. Nayak🇮🇳Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Nancy Beatrice Urassa🇰🇪Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Ramesh N. Naidu🇮🇳Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Sabina Ruma Rahman🇮🇳Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Putri Indah Kartika🇮🇩Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Isabelle W. Adams🇨🇦Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

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

  • Joy Rashed Akter🇮🇳Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Hope it all works out, John. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

    • Wishing John a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Üsküdar

      • Thinking of you and your family, John. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Savar.

        • Good luck. Wishing John a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

          • Hang in there, John. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Greetings from London

            • Praying for you. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

              • Rooting for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.

                • Bruna GuimarãesID verifiedPhoto verified

                  sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Mombasa.

                  • Hope it all works out, John. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 9 people at work.

                    • Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                      • Anthony M. JonesPhoto verified

                        I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Ottawa.

                        • Take care, John. I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

                          • Hope things get better soon, John. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Pretoria this morning. All the best.

                            • Hope it all works out, John. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                              • Hang in there. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care

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