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Independence for Xin: stair-climbing aid
Help Xin get a stair-climbing aid so She can speak with the people around her.
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Xin lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Parramatta Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,700.
Her current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Xin could speak with the people around her. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
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 $5,700 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $290
• stair-climbing aid: $5,250
• First-year servicing plan: $160
Glad we found this place.
- Ling
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Sending strength, Ling. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.
You're not alone, Ling. Hope you get there. God bless
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Jakarta Selatan this morning. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Ling. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Xin.
Sure. The biggest one is fitting and training sessions, $290. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.
Thanks for sharing this, Ling. Wishing Xin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Ling. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Bowling Green.
Wishing you the best, Ling. Hope the doctors have good news.
Praying for you, Ling. Shared it with a few friends. Take care