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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Patricia in Lapu-Lapu

Patricia needs an adapted tricycle that the health system will not fund; the cost is $1,250.

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Francis W. Lopez
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Lapu-Lapu
Patricia lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Lapu-Lapu Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,250. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Patricia 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 $1,250 goes: • adapted tricycle: $1,150 • Fitting and training sessions: $25 • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $55 If you're reading this, thank you.
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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Patricia all day after reading this. - București”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Patricia all day after reading this. - Mysuru”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope you get the rest soon. - Tangier”

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  • Yiannis Michail Panagiotopoulos

    Sending love, Francis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 15 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Lapu-Lapu.

    • Raymond S. SnyderAddress verified

      hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

      • Kofi Michael MahamaQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Patricia!

        • Francis W. LopezOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. adapted tricycle is the big one at $1,150, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

      • Russell B. Nichols

        Get well soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out

        • Camila W. Macías

          Take care. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Ahmedabad but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Ahmedabad.

          • Edson Fábio GomesPhoto verified

            Good luck, Francis. Get well soon. Thinking of Lapu-Lapu.

            • Weston T. Lynch

              Stay strong, Francis. 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. God bless.

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