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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Everly in San Jose

Everly needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $9,150.

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Everly D. Coleman
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San Jose
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at the San Jose Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,150. My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment I could go to school independently. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $9,150 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $135 • Fitting and training sessions: $260 • powered wheelchair: $8,755 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Everly

  1. We're at 23% thanks to 50 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  • Shirley D. Contreras 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Thought of Everly all day after reading this. - Nashik”

  • Manoj Prakash Bhandari 🇳🇵 · $10
  • Kateryna Vera Mazur 🇺🇦 · $16
  • Khánh Hạnh Nguyen 🇻🇳 · $5
  • Adriana Gómez 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Harini D. Acharya 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Peyton H. Rhodes 🇦🇺 · $30
  • Rahima Sharmin Pramanik 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Madelyn Marshall 🇬🇧 · $100
  • André Márcio Almeida 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Ravi S. Krishnamurthy 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Gabriel José Coelho 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. Small amount but sent with love. - Porto Alegre”

  • Hannah M. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thinking of you - Baton Rouge”

  • Scarlett A. Montgomery 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bellevue”

  • Deniz Erdem Önder 🇳🇱 · $20

Reviews

3.1(7 reviews)

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  • Henry Craig🇳🇿Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Mark L. Manalo🇵🇭Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Hadley Snyder🇬🇧Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Bruno Raffaele Battaglia🇮🇹Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Eoin F. Murphy🇮🇪Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Jasmine R. Bailey🇯🇲Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Alberto L. Chávez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • good luck, Everly. Shared it with a few friends.

    • What exactly is the $9,150 for?

      • hope things get better soon, Everly. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Sending strength, Everly. Hope you get there. Don't give up

          • Sending love, Everly. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of San Jose.

            $4,943.50 raised of $9,150

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