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Independence for Zawadi: stair-climbing aid

A stair-climbing aid would give Zawadi independence - we're $600 away.

🇰🇪 Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya1,881 views
Zawadi Nakato Barasa
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Kasarani
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Kasarani Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $600. My current equipment is 13 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $600 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $30 • stair-climbing aid: $550 If you're reading this, thank you. - Zawadi

Updates from Zawadi

  1. Small update. $459 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Small update. $270 so far, the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • thinking of you and your family, Zawadi. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

    • Take care. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Parramatta but we're thinking of you.

      • Get well soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

        • Stay strong. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Odesa.

          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Nha Trang donated after I showed her your page.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Zawadi. Your post was clear and honest

              • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My neighbor in Dhaka donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dhaka.

                • Best of luck, Zawadi. Hope you get there. Thinking of Kasarani.

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