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Independence for Roberto: adapted tricycle

Help Roberto get an adapted tricycle so He can go outside without waiting for someone to push.

🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States1,019 views
Adrián D. Velasco
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Durham
Roberto lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Durham Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $750. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Roberto 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 $750 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $195 • First-year servicing plan: $210 • Fitting and training sessions: $345 Thank you for reading my story.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Adrián

  1. Small update. $429 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($364 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $166 raised so far (22%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Jihan Susanto

    Keep going. Wishing Roberto a smooth procedure and a full recovery

    $884 raised of $750

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