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Independence for Mia: powered wheelchair
Help Mia get a powered wheelchair so She can go outside without waiting for someone to push.
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I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Leeds Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,800.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $6,800 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $150
• powered wheelchair: $6,500
• Delivery and set-up: $150
With deep gratitude,
Mia
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Aurangabad so I could bring a meal. Love from Hubballi.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Dresden so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Leeds.
Hope it all works out, Mia. Wishing Mia a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in East London donated after I showed her your page
Sending love, Mia. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!