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Mobility fund: adapted tricycle for Vinícius in Santos
An adapted tricycle would give Vinícius independence - we are $1,950 away.
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I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Santos Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,950.
My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 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 $1,950 goes:
• adapted tricycle: $1,700
• Fitting and training sessions: $85
• Delivery and set-up: $55
• First-year servicing plan: $110
Glad we found this place.
- Vinícius
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Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!
Best of luck, Vinícius. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Vinícius. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Stockholm.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vinícius.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. adapted tricycle comes first ($1,700) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Best of luck, Vinícius. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Verona.
thinking of you and your family, Vinícius. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
You're not alone, Vinícius. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Keep going, Vinícius. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
best of luck, Vinícius. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
keep going, Vinícius. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Guarulhos this morning. Greetings from Guarulhos.
Sending strength, Vinícius. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Greensboro
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Best of luck, Vinícius. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Santos.