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Independence for Kristine: specialist standing frame
Kristine needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $650.
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Kristine lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Angeles Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $650.
Her current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Kristine could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $650 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $610
• Delivery and set-up: $15
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Erica
Updates from Erica
Small update. $302 so far, I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
Quick update: $192 raised so far (30%). the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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- Brooks N. Nash 🇺🇸 · $43
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- Jin-woo Ki-tae Ko 🇰🇷 · $10
- Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $49.50
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“Thought of Kristine all day after reading this. - Mwanza”
- Eugene R. Kirby 🇺🇸 · $25
- Supriya C. Shinde 🇮🇳 · $25
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Kristine all day after reading this. - Prayagraj”
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“Thought of Kristine all day after reading this. - Coyoacán”
- Lucas G. Watson 🇺🇸 · $10
“God bless. I'm in Rockford, thinking of you. - Rockford”
- Silvia T. Castillo 🇺🇸 · $5
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Kristine all day after reading this. - Austin”
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- Ronnie E. Dela Cruz 🇵🇭 · $25
- Olivia F. Patel 🇺🇸 · $50
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Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 7 people at work. Greetings from Nice.
Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Angeles.
Sending love. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro.
Rooting for you, Erica. Shared it with a few friends
You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Angeles.
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like