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Mobility fund: braille note-taker for Zahra in Cairo
A braille note-taker would give Zahra independence - we're $350 away.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at Cairo 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 $350.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $350 goes:
• braille note-taker: $260
• Fitting and training sessions: $30
• Delivery and set-up: $10
• First-year servicing plan: $50
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Zahra
We're at 49% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. More news soon.
Quick update: $138 raised so far (39%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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- Heinz Rainer Pfeiffer 🇩🇪 · $123
“Hope this helps. Only $123 but hope it helps.”
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keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Cairo!
Thanks for sharing this, Zahra. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
you're not alone, Zahra. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Keep going, Zahra. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Monterrey