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Independence for Lourdes: adapted tricycle

An adapted tricycle would give Lourdes independence - we're $7,500 away.

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Citlali R. Tapia
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Fort Worth
Lourdes lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Fort Worth Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,500. Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Lourdes could join the school sports day. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $7,500 goes: โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $90 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $170 โ€ข adapted tricycle: $7,240 Thank you for reading my story.

Updates from Citlali

  1. Small update. $2,497 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Small update. $1,526 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($933). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

  • Quinn C. Jones ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Uchenna Ikenna Yakubu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Sushila Sherpa ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10

    โ€œAll the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Butwalโ€

  • Nneka Efe Bankole ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Lourdes all day after reading this. - Ogbomoshoโ€

  • Yoga Erlangga Hartono ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10

    โ€œEvery little bit. Been where you are, it gets better. - Bekasiโ€

  • Isla D. Dalton ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Rizwan Arslan Rehman ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50
  • Jabu Williams ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5
  • Emma R. Wong ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Hani Maya Hidayat ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Deepa F. Gill ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $13

    โ€œGood luck. Saw your post and had to give. - Mysuruโ€

  • Nicolรกs W. Peรฑa ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $60.50
  • Antonio S. Urbina ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $5

    โ€œAll the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Guadalupeโ€

  • Apio Esther Simiyu ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50
  • Bambang Imam Pratama ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Jakartaโ€

  • Antonio H. Muรฑoz ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $25

    โ€œThought of Lourdes all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburgโ€

  • Ariana T. Radcliffe ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

    โ€œKeep your head up. Hope the March deadline works out. - Newcastleโ€

  • Zhe Cheng Xie ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $71

Reviews

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    Made me feel heard

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    Amazing support system

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Went above and beyond

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Rina Dian Sihombing๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Robert N. Walker๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Swetha C. Vaidyanathan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
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  • sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Sent it to 34 people at work. Thinking of Fort Worth.

    • Rooting for you, Citlali. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Fresno.

      • You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Fort Worth.

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lourdes!

          • Citlali R. TapiaOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. delivery and set-up comes first ($90) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Sending good thoughts, Citlali. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

          • Sending strength, Citlali. Hope you get there.

            • hope the doctors have good news. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

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