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Kaito needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Kaito needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,450.
🇯🇵 Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan2,029 views
Kaito lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Setagaya General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,450.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Kaito could join the school sports day. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $2,450 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $200
• Delivery and set-up: $135
• stair-climbing aid: $2,115
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Yuto
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How is Kaito doing now?
hope it all works out, Yuto. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Setagaya.
Hope it all works out, Yuto. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings!
Hang in there, Yuto. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Petrópolis
Rooting for you, Yuto. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
You're not alone, Yuto. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Makassar