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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Charlene in Sandton
A powered wheelchair would give Charlene independence - we're $850 away.
🇿🇦 Gauteng, South Africa982 views
Charlene lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Sandton Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $850.
Her current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Charlene could go to school independently. 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 $850 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $760
• Delivery and set-up: $35
• First-year servicing plan: $55
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Rachel
Quick update: $124 raised so far (15%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $52 raised so far (6%). I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Sandton: we've started the first stage. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Mahmoud Adel Nabulsi 🇪🇬 · $71.50
- Ruth B. Norwood 🇺🇸 · $27
“Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Arlington”
- Mercedes K. Bravo 🇺🇸 · $25
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Thinking of you, Rachel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
You're not alone, Rachel. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Rachel. Wishing Charlene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Üsküdar