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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Josiah in Fresno
Josiah needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $10,200.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States7,978 views
Josiah lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at Fresno General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $10,200.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks.
With the right equipment Josiah 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $10,200 goes:
• powered wheelchair: $9,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $290
• Delivery and set-up: $175
• First-year servicing plan: $235
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Clara
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Wishing you the best, Clara. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Clara. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Stay strong, Clara. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings
Thinking of you and your family, Clara. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Warren.
Wishing you peace, Clara. Shared it with a few friends. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Clara. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
Rooting for you, Clara. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Aurangabad this morning. Greetings from Aurangabad!
Thinking of you, Clara. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Mumbai.
thanks for sharing this, Clara. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Love from Bronx.
So sorry you're going through this, Clara. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Hang in there, Clara. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
sending strength, Clara. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Wish I lived closer to Austin so I could bring a meal
Praying for you, Clara. I hope things turn around soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Kumasi so I could bring a meal.
Sending love, Clara. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless
Wishing you the best, Clara. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Get well soon. We're a small family in Saskatoon but we're thinking of you. God bless
Stay strong, Clara. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Girona.
thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Clara. Wishing Josiah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Chiang Mai.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 27 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Hang in there, Clara. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Sending strength, Clara. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Augsburg.
Take care, Clara. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Fortaleza but we're thinking of you.
Sending strength, Clara. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Best of luck, Clara. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Mbale
praying for you, Clara. Hope you get there. Love from Likoni.