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Independence for Samuel: stair-climbing aid
Samuel needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system will not fund; the cost is $5,450.
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Samuel lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at Riverside General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,450.
His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Samuel could attend work interviews. 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 $5,450 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $4,800
• Fitting and training sessions: $260
• Delivery and set-up: $195
• First-year servicing plan: $195
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Riverside.
Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Sending strength, Everett. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Everett. I hope things turn around soon.
Sending good thoughts, Everett. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Everett. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Nice!
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in Birmingham this morning. Thinking of Riverside.
Hang in there, Everett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Santos this morning. Blessings
You're not alone, Everett. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Boulogne-Billancourt this morning.
Wishing you the best, Everett. Wishing Samuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
Hope it all works out, Everett. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Riverside