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Kévin needs a specialist standing frame - help us make it happen

A specialist standing frame would give Kévin independence - we're $8,100 away.

🇫🇷 Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France7,460 views
Kévin Nguyen
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Nice
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Nice 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 $8,100. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $8,100 goes: • specialist standing frame: $7,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $115 • Delivery and set-up: $170 • First-year servicing plan: $315 Thanks for being kind about this.

Updates from Kévin

  1. 64% there. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($4,192). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Nice: I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • wishing Kévin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

    • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Nice!

      • Kévin NguyenOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about specialist standing frame, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

    • Frank NealAddress verified

      A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. I'll ask around and let you know

      • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Duque de Caxias!

        • Hang in there, Kévin. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

          • Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Stellenbosch donated after I showed her your page.

            • Wishing you the best, Kévin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

              • Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Hamilton.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Kévin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from London

                  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bangkok.

                    • best of luck. Wishing Kévin a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Love from Setagaya

                      • Cynthia R. AndrewsPhoto verified

                        Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Rabat but we're thinking of you. God bless.

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