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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Vanessa in Munich
Help Vanessa get an adapted tricycle so She can go to school independently.
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I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the Munich Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,450.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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 $7,450 goes:
• adapted tricycle: $7,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $145
• Delivery and set-up: $170
• First-year servicing plan: $135
Thank you so much.
- Vanessa
Updates from Vanessa
Quick update: $523 raised so far (7%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $571 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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What's already covered and what's the $7,450 for?
Adapted tricycle is $7,000 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.
Rooting for you, Vanessa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 16 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Vanessa?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about adapted tricycle, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
stay strong. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
thinking of you, Vanessa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ciudad de México.
Rooting for you, Vanessa. Hope the doctors have good news
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Guadalajara
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Gujranwala
sending good thoughts, Vanessa. Wishing Vanessa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope November is when things finally get easier.