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Katherine needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
Katherine needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,850.
🇺🇸 Miami, Florida, United States1,491 views
Katherine lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Miami Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,850.
Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Katherine could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $5,850 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $5,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $300
• First-year servicing plan: $300
If you're reading this, thank you.
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take care, Megan. Hope the doctors have good news. Sent it to 12 people at work.
Stay strong, Megan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We're a small family in Nottingham but we're thinking of you
I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Medina.
Wishing Katherine a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We're a small family in Surakarta but we're thinking of you. God bless.