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Independence for Luna: stair-climbing aid

Luna needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $8,350.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Reading, Pennsylvania, United States7,394 views
Craig Ross
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Luna lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Reading 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 $8,350. Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Luna 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 $8,350 goes: โ€ข stair-climbing aid: $7,750 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $170 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $155 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $275 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Reading

    • Craig RossOwnerAnswerID verified

      Thank you. If you're in Reading I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • praying for you, Craig. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

    • Stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Columbus.

      • Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Mumbai

        • Wishing you the best. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Warangal.

          • Nevaeh LunaQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Luna.

            • Craig RossOwnerAnswerID verified

              Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. stair-climbing aid comes first ($7,750) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.

          • You're not alone, Craig. Get well soon. After 27 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

            • Gloria B. HillPhoto verified

              Sending love, Craig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

              • Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours

                • Praying for you, Craig. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

                  • Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. God bless!

                    • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Amsterdam so I could bring a meal. God bless.

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