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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Brian in Thika

A powered wheelchair would give Brian independence - we're $1,150 away.

🇰🇪 Thika, Kiambu, Kenya1,752 views
Atim Akoth Ssemwogerere
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Thika
Brian lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Thika Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,150. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Brian could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $1,150 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $25 • Delivery and set-up: $30 • powered wheelchair: $1,095 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Atim
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Atim

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($208 in total) I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $158 raised so far (14%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Gamze Derya Aslan 🇩🇪 · $13

    “Rooting for you. Only $13 but hope it helps.”

  • Sebastian Wolfgang Fischer 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Jacob T. Gill 🇺🇸 · $25

    “My colleague told me about this one. - Hialeah”

  • Henrique Vinícius Pinto 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Brian all day after reading this.”

  • Nakato Rose Onyango 🇰🇪 · $35.50
  • Mwangi Onyango Wafula 🇹🇿 · $5

    “From my family to yours. From Kinondoni with love. - Kinondoni”

  • Paul Florian Rousseau 🇫🇷 · $6
  • Atim Lyimo 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Zainab Malak Mahmoud 🇸🇦 · $20

    “Rooting for you. My sister told me about this one. - Riyadh”

  • Anjana P. Reddy 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Serhiy Yuri Gusev 🇺🇦 · $10
  • Rubén Navarro 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Chidi Nonso Tijani 🇳🇬 · $5
  • Linda Frimpong 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Kevin P. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $30
  • Faisal Yasir Amin 🇫🇷 · $5
  • Themba Isaacs 🇿🇦 · $31

    “Best of luck. Only $31 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”

  • Yewande Comfort Williams 🇳🇬 · $57
  • Daniela Fabiana Cardoso 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Travis T. Brennan 🇺🇸 · $20

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  • Kevin K. PienaarID verified

    Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Fort Worth but we're thinking of you.

    • Yusuke Goro Mori

      Shared this with my family. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Saint Petersburg.

      $557.50 raised of $1,150

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