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Independence for Luca: powered wheelchair
Luca needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $9,500.
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Luca lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Fresno General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,500.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Luca 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $9,500 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $9,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $220
• Delivery and set-up: $85
• First-year servicing plan: $195
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Ruby
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gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Dnipro