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Independence for Jorge: powered wheelchair
A powered wheelchair would give Jorge independence - we are $7,050 away.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States8,290 views
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at the San Francisco Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,050.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $7,050 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $6,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $220
• Delivery and set-up: $180
• First-year servicing plan: $400
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Thanks for sharing this, Jorge. This could happen to any of us.
take care. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you.