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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: โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $135 โ€ข Fitting and training sessions: $260 โ€ข 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.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $250

    โ€œRooting for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Khon Kaenโ€

  • Jackson B. Jackson ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $250
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $200
  • Oliver G. Castro ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $200
  • Adriana Gรณmez ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $100
  • Madelyn Marshall ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Alice Benedetti ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100

    โ€œTake care of yourselves - Palermoโ€

  • Valentina B. Burton ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $100
  • Renata R. Ortiz ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Marta Kaczmarek ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100
  • Prakash W. Sood ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Wayne L. Arnold ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Kenta Kaito Abe ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75

    โ€œThought of Everly all day after reading this. - Gazipurโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75

    โ€œHope this helps. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Bellevueโ€

  • Miles H. Powers ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Riley Schultz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75

    โ€œThought of Everly all day after reading this. - Chicagoโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $66.50

Reviews

3.1(7 reviews)

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  • Henry Craig๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified 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. Manalo๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified 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 Snyder๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified 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 Battaglia๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified 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. Murphy๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified 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. Bailey๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒVerified 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. Chรกvez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified 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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