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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Boris in Moscow
Boris needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,050.
🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia2,573 views
Boris lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Moscow Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Boris 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 $1,050 goes:
• braille note-taker: $840
• Fitting and training sessions: $85
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $60
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Sending good thoughts, Alexander. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 20 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Moscow
Rooting for you, Alexander. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Sukkur so I could bring a meal. Love from Lexington.
Thinking of you and your family, Alexander. Hope this works out for you.
best of luck, Alexander. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Moscow.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Boris
Braille note-taker is $840 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
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Stay strong, Alexander. Wishing Boris a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
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Good luck. Wishing Boris a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope February is when things finally get easier.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Kanpur
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. Greetings from Multan
Wishing you the best. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Moscow.
Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Boris a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Pretoria so I could bring a meal. Greetings from 6th of October City.
hang in there, Alexander. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Lagos.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Wishing you peace. Hope the doctors have good news. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Sending strength, Alexander. Get well soon.
take care, Alexander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Best of luck, Alexander. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Messina.
Thinking of you, Alexander. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.