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Independence for Luis: powered wheelchair
Luis needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,750.
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I live with a spinal cord injury. My occupational therapist at the Guadalupe Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,750.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $2,600
• Fitting and training sessions: $105
• Delivery and set-up: $45
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Luis
We're at 2% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. More news soon.
Small update. $14 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. - Luis
Quick update: $33 raised so far (1%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Elias R. Byrd 🇦🇺 · $10
“Stay strong. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Parramatta”
- Lwazi Sithole 🇿🇦 · $12
- Genesis H. Cook 🇺🇸 · $19
- María T. Franco 🇪🇸 · $10
- Everett Carr 🇳🇿 · $4
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Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Amritsar so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Guadalupe.