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Independence for Remedios: specialist standing frame

A specialist standing frame would give Remedios independence - we're $3,250 away.

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Remedios H. Bautista
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Bakersfield
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Bakersfield Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,250. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $3,250 goes: โ€ข specialist standing frame: $2,500 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $330 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $65 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $355 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from Remedios

  1. Small update. $746 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($343). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  • Vivaan L. Sethi ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œWishing you the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Montrรฉalโ€

  • Do-hyun Tae-yang Kwak ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $63
  • Nirmala Rekha Chhetri ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Emma R. Bradley ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Suresh N. Shukla ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Patience Rebecca Obeng ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

    โ€œGood luck. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Madinaโ€

  • Kevin E. Schultz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Jamal Salim Qureshi ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œGood luck. Thought of Remedios all day after reading this. - Riyadhโ€

  • Alok S. Maurya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Nilesh C. Bhosale ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Tithi Jannat Howlader ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Lestari Fitri Halim ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $45

    โ€œHope things get better. Hope the December deadline works out. - Depokโ€

  • Adnan Raza ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $30
  • Karim Hamza Benali ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Lea Hannah Schulz ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25
  • Abdul Omar Biswas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Galih Galih Nasution ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25

    โ€œSending love. Been where you are, it gets better. - Ubudโ€

  • Nada Nadia Sabbagh ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25

    โ€œGet well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Rabatโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25

    โ€œStay strong. I'm in Warri, thinking of you. - Warriโ€

Reviews

3.2(6 reviews)

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  • Sunil P. Chopra๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Lucรญa D. Paredes๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Oskar Klaus Berger๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Orla S. McGrath๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Christopher P. May๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Zoya Rubina Ismail๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Remedios?

    • Take care, Remedios. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

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

        • Praying for you, Remedios. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

          • Rooting for you, Remedios. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Roberta BattagliaPhoto verified

              hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Lahore so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Bakersfield

              • Francois G. Van WykPhoto verified

                sending good thoughts. Wishing Remedios a smooth procedure and a full recovery. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                • I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Nairobi.

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