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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Eleni in Gondar

Eleni needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,050.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น 1969, Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia941 views
Selamawit Mulu Girma
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Gondar
Eleni lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Gondar General Hospital has assessed her and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Eleni could join the school sports day. 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 $1,050 goes: โ€ข adapted tricycle: $980 โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $25 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $45 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Selamawit

  1. Quick update: $53 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 2% thanks to 1 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($25 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Selamawit

  • Philippe Le Gall ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $3
  • Anand R. Dhawan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Efrat Cohen ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25

    โ€œBe well. Thought of Eleni all day after reading this.โ€

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  • Francisco S. Urbina๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Kwadwo Michael Ofori๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Miles M. Haynes๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Susana R. Espinoza๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

    • sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Campinas this morning.

      • Ariana AyalaQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eleni.

        • Adapted tricycle is $980 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.

      • Hope things get better soon, Selamawit. Wishing Eleni a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Sending good thoughts, Selamawit. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

          • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gondar!

            • Thank you. If you're in Gondar I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

          • take care, Selamawit. Get well soon. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

            • Samantha R. WellsPhoto verified

              Shared it with a few friends. Love from Tema

              • Frank George TettehPhoto verified

                Wishing Eleni a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Selamawit. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mumbai!

                  • Rooting for you, Selamawit. Get well soon. Love from Howrah!

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Selamawit. Hope you get there. Take care.

                      • stay strong, Selamawit. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Gondar

                        • Lauren K. JohnsonPhoto verified

                          keep going, Selamawit. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 23 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                          $53 raised of $1,050

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