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Independence for Joyce: stair-climbing aid
A stair-climbing aid would give Joyce independence - we're $3,000 away.
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Joyce lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Fresno Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,000.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Joyce could speak with the people around her. 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 $3,000 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $2,400
• Fitting and training sessions: $260
• First-year servicing plan: $340
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Alexandra
Updates from Alexandra
Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($813). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
- Brenda E. Carr 🇦🇺 · $20
- Phương Lam 🇻🇳 · $7
- Ebuka Chukwuemeka Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $100
- Roberto N. Fuentes 🇺🇸 · $20
- Elena T. Cruz 🇨🇴 · $20
“God bless. Thought of Joyce all day after reading this. - Medellín”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5
- Nora B. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $22.50
“Hang in there. Only $23 but hope it helps. - Winston-Salem”
- Swati H. Chaudhary 🇮🇳 · $20
- Naresh M. Bansal 🇮🇳 · $25
- Francis M. Ocampo 🇵🇭 · $35
“From my family to yours. My father told me about this one. - Mandaue”
- Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $10
- Isaac Kelechi Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $50
- Fabiana Eliane Silva 🇧🇷 · $5
- Zoey H. Gaines 🇺🇸 · $30
“God bless. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Rochester”
- Jaxon Harris 🇺🇸 · $15
“Praying for you. Thought of Joyce all day after reading this. - Jacksonville”
- Nadia Olga Savchenko 🇷🇺 · $50.50
“Hope things get better. Only $51 but hope it helps. - Moscow”
- Yuni Rahayu Surya 🇮🇩 · $50
- Giang Đào Ngo 🇻🇳 · $25
- Lovely C. Ocampo 🇺🇸 · $50
- Vusi S. Kruger 🇿🇦 · $10
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Hope you get there. My neighbor in Jalandhar donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
looking forward to the next update. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Epe
looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you.
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Nottingham.
Thinking of you, Alexandra. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Fresno.
Good luck, Alexandra. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Blessings.