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Independence for Sophie: powered wheelchair
Help Sophie get a powered wheelchair so She can join the school sports day.
🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States1,071 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the St. Petersburg Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,350.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $6,350 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $5,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $150
• First-year servicing plan: $240
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Sophie
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Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Southampton
Wishing you the best, Sophie. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Take care, Sophie. Wishing Sophie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Thika this morning. Blessings.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Manchester