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Independence for Kanokwan: specialist standing frame

Help Kanokwan get a specialist standing frame so She can get to the shops and visit friends.

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Kanokwan Anong Wongprasert
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Khon Kaen
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Khon Kaen Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,000. My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $2,000 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $80 • specialist standing frame: $1,850 • Fitting and training sessions: $70 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Kanokwan

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($485 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $413 so far, the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Khon Kaen: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Kanokwan

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  • Michail Stelios IoannouQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Kanokwan?

    • Kanokwan Anong WongprasertOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Khon Kaen I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

  • María D. Fernández

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

    • Douglas E. CortezQuestion

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

      • Sumaiya Ruma Roy

        Praying for you, Kanokwan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Syracuse so I could bring a meal.

        • Tomás N. ValdezQuestionID verified

          How is Kanokwan doing now?

          • Kipchoge Kessy

            Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Blessings.

            • Maya K. Robinson

              Hope it all works out, Kanokwan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Khon Kaen.

              • Zoe ParkID verified

                Keep going. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Savar.

                • Andre A. Walker

                  Take care, Kanokwan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                  • Nora N. Arnold

                    Sending love. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Mangaluru.

                    • Amanda Simone Barros

                      wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

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