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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Marcos in Niterói
A braille note-taker would give Marcos independence - we're $1,750 away.
🇧🇷 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil794 views
Marcos lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Niterói General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a braille note-taker. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,750.
His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Marcos could speak with the people around him. 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 $1,750 goes:
• First-year servicing plan: $90
• braille note-taker: $1,600
• Fitting and training sessions: $60
Thanks for reading all this.
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wishing you peace, Sônia. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Sônia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Niterói
Thinking of you and your family, Sônia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Fort Collins.
good luck, Sônia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
Keep going, Sônia. Get well soon. Love from Riyadh.