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Independence for Shilpa: adapted tricycle

Help Shilpa get an adapted tricycle so She can get to the shops and visit friends.

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Shilpa D. Rawat
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Portland
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Portland General Hospital has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,900. My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 3 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $3,900 goes: • adapted tricycle: $2,950 • Fitting and training sessions: $290 • Delivery and set-up: $220 • First-year servicing plan: $440 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Shilpa
#disability#accessibility#mobility

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  • Petra Vanessa Krämer

    Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

    • Priya Joya Sen

      A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Oregon. I'll ask around and let you know.

      • Claire W. LongQuestionID verified

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Shilpa?

        • Shilpa D. RawatOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Portland I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Việt Nguyen

        This could happen to any of us. Love from Tacoma.

        • Rafael Lopez

          Take care, Shilpa. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Miguel K. Bravo

            sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

            • Tareq Hossain Molla

              Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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