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Independence for Kai: powered wheelchair
A powered wheelchair would give Kai independence - we're $6,750 away.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at El Paso General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,750.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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 $6,750 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $6,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $280
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $155
Thanks for reading all this.
- Kai
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Rooting for you, Kai. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Memphis so I could bring a meal
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you
Keep going. Wishing Kai a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 3 people at work. Greetings from Ikeja