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Jimena needs a specialist standing frame - help us make it happen
Jimena needs a specialist standing frame that the health system will not fund; the cost is $850.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina1,322 views
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at Buenos Aires General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $850.
My current equipment is 11 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 $850 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $710
• Fitting and training sessions: $50
• Delivery and set-up: $50
• First-year servicing plan: $40
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Jimena
Wanted to say thank you properly. 12% funded and I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
Small update. $95 so far, the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.
Update from Buenos Aires: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“Hope things get better! - Reading”
- Ruby E. Tate 🇺🇸 · $50
“You got this. From Sacramento with love. - Sacramento”
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“Thinking of you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Liverpool”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $15
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Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Sheffield
Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together.