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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Kai in Wollongong

Help Kai get an adapted tricycle so He can attend work interviews.

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Kai Marquez
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Wollongong
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Wollongong Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,100. My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $3,100 goes: • adapted tricycle: $2,500 • Fitting and training sessions: $180 • Delivery and set-up: $195 • First-year servicing plan: $225 If you're reading this, thank you. - Kai

Updates from Kai

  1. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($465). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $292 raised so far (9%). I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($272). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Thought of Kai all day after reading this. - Mohammedia”

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  • So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

    • hope it all works out, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

      • Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Wollongong.

        • Sending good thoughts, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

          • Rooting for you, Kai. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

            • hope it all works out, Kai. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Wollongong

              • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Wollongong.

                • You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Nairobi.

                  • Thinking of you. Wishing Kai a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

                    • Stay strong, Kai. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                      • Bezawit Yeshi FikaduPhoto verified

                        Wishing you peace, Kai. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                        • Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Wollongong

                          • Esteban S. GutiérrezPhoto verified

                            Sending love, Kai. This could happen to any of us. After 6 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Ho.

                            • thinking of you, Kai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                              • Sending good thoughts, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                                • thinking of you and your family, Kai. Hope you get there.

                                  • Aishwarya T. WarrierPhoto verified

                                    Take care, Kai. This could happen to any of us

                                    • Hang in there. Wishing Kai a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                                      • Stay strong, Kai. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Wollongong.

                                        • You're not alone, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

                                          • you're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

                                            • Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                                              • Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Wollongong

                                                • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mekelle

                                                  $1,556.50 raised of $3,100

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