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Independence for Nan: adapted tricycle
Help Nan get an adapted tricycle so He can go outside without waiting for someone to push.
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Nan lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at San Jose General Hospital has assessed him and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,800.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Nan could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $7,800 goes:
• adapted tricycle: $7,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $340
• Delivery and set-up: $165
• First-year servicing plan: $295
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Zhen
Updates from Zhen
Quick update: $578 raised so far (7%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $478 so far, I made the first payment toward adapted tricycle.
3% there. I made the first payment toward adapted tricycle. Thank you.
- Kathleen H. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $5
“Rooting for you. Thought of Nan all day after reading this. - Lapu-Lapu”
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20
“All the best. Thought of Nan all day after reading this. - Ibadan”
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“Hope the November deadline works out. - Busan”
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- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $15
“You got this. Gave what I could this week. - Bristol”
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- Kristine F. Rodriguez 🇵🇭 · $25
- Amélie Odette Masson 🇨🇦 · $50
- Kavitha D. Nair 🇮🇳 · $250
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keep going, Zhen. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 21 people at work
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Nan?
Thinking of you and your family, Zhen. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together.
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Seattle.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Biratnagar.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Niterói.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nan
Sure. The biggest one is adapted tricycle, $7,000. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.
rooting for you, Zhen. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of San Jose
wishing you the best, Zhen. Shared this with my family.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too
you're not alone, Zhen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Rooting for you, Zhen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Wishing Nan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Gujranwala but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Gujranwala.
Praying for you, Zhen. Hope you get there. After 8 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Good luck, Zhen. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.
Take care, Zhen. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of San Jose
Stay strong. 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. All the best.