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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Venkat in Bengaluru

An adapted tricycle would give Venkat independence - we're $950 away.

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Pradeep T. Iyer
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Bengaluru
Venkat lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Bengaluru General Hospital has assessed him and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $950. His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Venkat could attend work interviews. 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 $950 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $20 • adapted tricycle: $860 • Fitting and training sessions: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Pradeep

  1. Quick update: $450 raised so far (47%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($205 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Yakubu Kelechi Okonkwo

    Praying for you, Pradeep. Wishing Venkat a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless

    • Kioko Brian Njoroge

      Best of luck, Pradeep. Get well soon. Love from Pattaya.

      • Luke F. Dunn

        sending love, Pradeep. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

        • Marites C. Pascual

          hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Luke T. Delgado

            Good luck. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Glasgow but we're thinking of you. Love from Glasgow.

            • Ximena A. Ramírez

              Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

              • Simone Giorgio Sanna

                gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from East London.

                • Zinhle M. Davids

                  Thanks for sharing this, Pradeep. Your post was clear and honest. God bless

                  • Hendrik Van Leeuwen

                    So sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 13 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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