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Independence for Sébastien: powered wheelchair
Sébastien needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,350.
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Sébastien lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Nice Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,350.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Sébastien 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $4,350 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $3,700
• Fitting and training sessions: $310
• Delivery and set-up: $110
• First-year servicing plan: $230
Every share and every dollar helps.
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“Thought of Sébastien all day after reading this. - Dortmund”
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“Stay strong. Thought of Sébastien all day after reading this. - Taguig”
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“Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Bronx”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Sébastien?
Thank you. If you're in Nice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Anaheim.
Hope it all works out, René. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
So sorry you're going through this, René. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you peace, René. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 11 people at work. Thinking of Nice