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Independence for Taro: adapted tricycle

An adapted tricycle would give Taro independence - we are $4,800 away.

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Taro Fujimoto
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Sapporo
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Sapporo Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,800. My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $4,800 goes: • adapted tricycle: $4,300 • Fitting and training sessions: $230 • Delivery and set-up: $45 • First-year servicing plan: $225 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Updates from Taro

  1. Small update. $1,616 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,576 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($1,297). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Small amount but sent with love. - Makassar”

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    “Thought of Taro all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. I'm in Knoxville, thinking of you.”

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    “Take care of yourselves. From Mumbai with love. - Mumbai”

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    “Be well. Thought of Taro all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope it all works out. From Oaxaca de Juárez with love.”

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  • Oskar Heinz Fischer

    Keep going, Taro. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

    • João Paulo Pacheco

      Best of luck. Wishing Taro a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Teresa Wysocki

        You're not alone, Taro. Wishing Taro a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

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