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Manoj needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,050.

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Manisha H. Khanna
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Kochi
Manoj lives with a rare neuromuscular condition. The occupational therapist at the Kochi Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Manoj could get to the shops and visit friends. 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $1,050 goes: • braille note-taker: $950 • Fitting and training sessions: $45 • Delivery and set-up: $15 • First-year servicing plan: $40 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Manisha

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    “God bless. Thought of Manoj all day after reading this. - London”

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    “From my family to yours. Gave what I could this week. - Monterrey”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Manoj all day after reading this. - Thane”

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  • Greta Stefania SilvestriQuestionPhoto verified

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Manoj.

    • Manisha H. KhannaOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

      It's all in the list in the story. braille note-taker is the big one at $950, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

  • Thinking of you, Manisha. Looking forward to the next update. All the best!

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

      • Manisha H. KhannaOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about braille note-taker, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Manisha. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

      • keep going. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning. God bless

        • your post was clear and honest. Love from Grand Rapids

          • Wishing Manoj a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Manisha. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 23 people at work. Take care.

              • keep going, Manisha. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                • Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Davao City so I could bring a meal. Take care

                  • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

                    • So sorry you're going through this, Manisha. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                      • hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                        • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Sent it to 22 people at work. Love from Fresno.

                          • Hope you get there. We're a small family in Toronto but we're thinking of you

                            • Rooting for you, Manisha. This could happen to any of us. Love from Alexandria.

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