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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Leonardo in Leeds

An adapted tricycle would give Leonardo independence - we're $800 away.

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Gloria L. Howell
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Leeds
Leonardo lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Leeds General Hospital has assessed him and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $800. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Leonardo could go to school independently. 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 $800 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $340 • First-year servicing plan: $340 • Delivery and set-up: $120 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Gloria

  1. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($214). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Update from Leeds: we've started the first stage. We're at 85% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Gabriel Diego Soares

    Take care, Gloria. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Olga Oksana Kovalenko

      best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

      • Hoa Thu Tran

        Best of luck, Gloria. Wishing Leonardo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

        • James M. Jones

          Keep going, Gloria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

          • Margaret Jepkoech Ssemwogerere

            You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

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