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Maverick needs a braille note-taker - help us make it happen

Help Maverick get a braille note-taker so He can get to the shops and visit friends.

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Skylar F. Valdez
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Auckland
Maverick lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at the Auckland 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 $6,250. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Maverick 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $6,250 goes: • braille note-taker: $5,750 • First-year servicing plan: $270 • Fitting and training sessions: $230 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Skylar

  1. Update from Auckland: the plan for braille note-taker is now scheduled. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Auckland: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 9% funded and I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

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    “Keep your head up - Glasgow”

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    “Happy to help. I'm in Peshawar, thinking of you. - Peshawar”

  • Vivian Ifeoma Jimoh 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Dustin S. Caldwell 🇺🇸 · $100

    “You got this. Thought of Maverick all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Soweto”

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    “Take care of yourselves! - Quetta”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Narayanganj”

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    “Take care of yourselves. From Kathmandu with love. - Kathmandu”

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    “Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Anaheim”

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  • Itzel T. Castillo 🇨🇴 · $250

    “Best of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Envigado”

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    “All the best. From Kasarani with love.”

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  • Olivia A. Mejia

    Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Cairo.

    • Bolaji Ifeanyi Yusuf

      praying for you, Skylar. Wishing Maverick a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

      • Rony Babu Saha

        hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Quezon City.

        $1,104 raised of $6,250

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