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Independence for Laura: stair-climbing aid

A stair-climbing aid would give Laura independence - we're $10,600 away.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States6,807 views
Diego N. Lara
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Sacramento
Laura lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Sacramento 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 $10,600. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Laura 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 $10,600 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $10,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $310 • Delivery and set-up: $140 • First-year servicing plan: $150 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Diego

  1. Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($3,629). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $2,353 raised so far (22%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($1,458). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for stair-climbing aid is now scheduled.

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    “Best of luck. Please keep us posted. - Surabaya”

  • Namukasa Neema Kessy 🇰🇪 · $25
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  • Thomas Ethan Pierre 🇨🇦 · $5

    “Get well soon. I'm in Ottawa, thinking of you. - Ottawa”

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    “Best of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Nairobi”

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  • Débora Eliane Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $10
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  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $75

    “Thought of Laura all day after reading this. - Savar”

  • Myra C. Dhillon 🇮🇳 · $10
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    “My colleague told me about this one. - Rio de Janeiro”

  • Kazuki Hayato Uchida 🇯🇵 · $25

    “Get well soon. Hope you get the rest soon. - Yokohama”

  • Daria Daria Baranov 🇷🇺 · $46

    “Thought of Laura all day after reading this. - Moscow”

  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $25
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  • Donatella Simona Martino 🇮🇹 · $200

    “Hope this helps. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Catania”

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  • Fatima Cherif 🇪🇬 · $20

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  • Patricia W. López

    Hang in there, Diego. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

    • Craig F. Bowers

      Thinking of you and your family, Diego. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Sacramento.

      • Talha Irfan Ghani

        wishing Laura a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        $5,659 raised of $10,600

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