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Independence for Sebastián: stair-climbing aid
Sebastián needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,600.
🇲🇽 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico1,264 views
I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Monterrey Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,600.
My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $2,600 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $2,350
• Fitting and training sessions: $80
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $105
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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You're not alone, Sebastián. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Monterrey.
best of luck, Sebastián. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
you're not alone, Sebastián. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Stay strong. Wishing Sebastián a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 33 people at work.
Sending good thoughts, Sebastián. This could happen to any of us.
Any update on how things are going in Monterrey?
Praying for you. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Monterrey.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sebastián?
Thank you. If you're in Monterrey I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Take care, Sebastián. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Sending love, Sebastián. Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Augsburg.
Wishing Sebastián a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning. Love from Quezon City.
Hope it all works out, Sebastián. Shared it with a few friends.