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Independence for Violet: specialist standing frame
A specialist standing frame would give Violet independence - we're $3,800 away.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Aurora Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,800.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. 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 $3,800 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $2,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $420
• Delivery and set-up: $125
• First-year servicing plan: $355
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Violet
Updates from Violet
Good news. Because of your gifts ($670 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $2,131 raised so far (56%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Best of luck. Thought of Violet all day after reading this. - Sacramento”
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Violet all day after reading this. - Edinburgh”
- Greta Abrahamsson 🇸🇪 · $10
- Jiraporn Buranasiri 🇹🇭 · $15
“God bless. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Khon Kaen”
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- Alamin Joy Haque 🇬🇧 · $5
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Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Thinking of you, Violet. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Take care, Violet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Mangaluru.
Sending love, Violet. Hope the doctors have good news
So sorry you're going through this, Violet. Your post was clear and honest.
Sending good thoughts, Violet. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Medellín!
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Chattogram.