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Independence for Patrick: stair-climbing aid
Patrick needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $7,100.
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Patrick lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Atlanta Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,100.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Patrick could speak with the people around him. 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 $7,100 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $6,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $220
• Delivery and set-up: $105
• First-year servicing plan: $275
Thanks for reading all this.
- Ivy
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Praying for you, Ivy. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Ivy. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Mumbai.
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
Sending strength, Ivy. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Praying for you, Ivy. Hope you get there. Greetings from Katowice
wishing Patrick a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best
sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Ivy. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings!
wishing you peace, Ivy. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together.
Best of luck, Ivy. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care!