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Independence for Tabitha: powered wheelchair

Tabitha needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $700.

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Tabitha Wambui Urassa
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Dodoma
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at Dodoma General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $700. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $700 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $30 • powered wheelchair: $640 • Fitting and training sessions: $30 Thanks for reading all this. - Tabitha

Updates from Tabitha

  1. Update from Dodoma: we've started the first stage. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $145 raised so far (21%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Netsanet Tigist Shiferaw 🇪🇹 · $59
  • Okta Nur Santoso 🇮🇩 · $50
  • Ana Priscila Fernandes 🇧🇷 · $30

    “Rooting for you. I'm in Brasília, thinking of you. - Brasília”

  • Mekonnen Abate 🇪🇹 · $25
  • Yasir Zeeshan Baig 🇵🇰 · $25

    “Hang in there. Thought of Tabitha all day after reading this. - Lahore”

  • Samuel David Mussa 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $20

    “Happy to help. Been where you're, it gets better. - Ubud”

  • Joy Coker 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Rocío J. Cabrera 🇲🇽 · $5

    “Best of luck. Thought of Tabitha all day after reading this.”

Reviews

2.6(9 reviews)

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  • Samuele Dario Valentini🇮🇹Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Naveen D. Joshi🇮🇳Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sachin B. Bansal🇮🇳Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Miles B. Rice🇺🇸Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Lourdes M. Lopez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Pavel Emon Ahmed🇧🇩Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Óscar D. Guzmán🇦🇷Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Naresh L. Rao🇮🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Henry Obinna Nwachukwu🇳🇬Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Mihret DestaPhoto verified

    You're not alone. Get well soon. Thinking of Dodoma.

    • Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!

      • Imelda R. RiveraPhoto verified

        Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Tabitha a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Ikeja!

        $344 raised of $700

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