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Independence for Million: powered wheelchair
Help Million get a powered wheelchair so He can go to school independently.
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Million lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Bahir Dar General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $800.
His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Million could go to school independently. 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 $800 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• Fitting and training sessions: $15
• powered wheelchair: $755
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Kidist
Update from Bahir Dar: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Paloma W. Orozco 🇲🇽 · $20
“Be well. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Puebla”
- Johan K. Tshabalala 🇿🇦 · $25
“Take care of yourselves. Please keep us posted. - Polokwane”
- Caleb L. Sanchez 🇺🇸 · $44
- Akosua Darko 🇬🇭 · $100
- Aisha Folake Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $59
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Million.
Sure. The biggest one is delivery and set-up, $30. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope it all works out, Kidist. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
How is Million doing now?
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bahir Dar.
So sorry you're going through this, Kidist. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. Love from San Fernando
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.