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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Aurélie in Boulogne-Billancourt

Help Aurélie get a powered wheelchair so She can join the school sports day.

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Philippe Garnier
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Boulogne-Billancourt
Aurélie lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Boulogne-Billancourt General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,850. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Aurélie could join the school sports day. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $5,850 goes: • powered wheelchair: $5,500 • First-year servicing plan: $190 • Delivery and set-up: $160 Thanks for reading all this. - Philippe

Updates from Philippe

  1. Update from Boulogne-Billancourt: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 56% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Any update on how things are going in Boulogne-Billancourt?

    • Sending love, Philippe. Wishing Aurélie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

      • Thanks for sharing this, Philippe. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.

        • what exactly is the $5,850 for?

          • Philippe GarnierOwnerAnswer

            It's all in the list in the story. powered wheelchair is the big one at $5,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless

          • looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Udaipur so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • keep going, Philippe. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

              • is there anything that isn't money that would help Aurélie?

                • Philippe GarnierOwnerAnswer

                  Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about powered wheelchair, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Philippe. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Philippe. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Agra.

                  • so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Gwagwalada!

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Philippe. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. It's not much but it's yours

                      • Praying for you, Philippe. Wishing Aurélie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Recife.

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