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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Irene in Zapopan
Irene needs a braille note-taker that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,350.
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I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at Zapopan General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,350.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $2,350 goes:
• braille note-taker: $2,150
• Fitting and training sessions: $100
• Delivery and set-up: $45
• First-year servicing plan: $55
Thank you for reading my story.
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“Take care of yourselves. I'm in Kyoto, thinking of you.”
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“Only $86 but hope it helps.”
- Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $65
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“Keep your head up - Bogra”
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- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $50
“Get well soon. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Zapopan”
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“Blessings. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Augsburg”
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“Hope it all works out - Nha Trang”
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“Hope this helps. Gave what I could this week. - Savar”
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“God bless. From Hawassa with love.”
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“Every little bit. My father told me about this one. - Auckland”
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hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. All the best.
rooting for you, Irene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Take care. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
stay strong, Irene. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mansoura!
Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. Greetings from Jacksonville.