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Lucas needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
Help Lucas get a stair-climbing aid so He can speak with the people around him.
🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States5,229 views
I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Boston 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 $6,150.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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 $6,150 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $5,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $210
• Delivery and set-up: $210
• First-year servicing plan: $230
Glad we found this place.
- Lucas
Updates from Lucas
Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,461 in total) the plan for first-year servicing plan is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $1,667 so far, the plan for stair-climbing aid is now scheduled.
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how is Lucas doing now?
Wishing you peace. Get well soon!
what exactly is the $6,150 for?
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. stair-climbing aid is the biggest at $5,500. It helps to be asked.
Keep going, Lucas. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Praying for you, Lucas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!