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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 States7,979 views
Clara Gregory
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Fresno
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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  • Kimberly Castro 🇺🇸 · $500

    “Thought of Josiah all day after reading this. - Riverside”

  • Frank E. Burke 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Best of luck. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Austin”

  • Roman Avila 🇳🇿 · $200
  • Adrian B. Ashworth 🇺🇸 · $200

    “Be well. Hope the April deadline works out. - Syracuse”

  • Ángel A. Duarte 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Karin Berger 🇩🇪 · $200
  • Mathilde Justine Roger 🇨🇦 · $200

    “Thought of Josiah all day after reading this. - London”

  • Indira Iyengar 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Bruna Raquel Pacheco 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Okta Sari Utomo 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Prabha Anoma Gamage 🇱🇰 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Dehiwala”

  • Sandeep Seth 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Best of luck. My mother told me about this one. - Warangal”

  • Valentina Viola Martino 🇮🇹 · $100
  • Tomasz Bartosz Adamczyk 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Alok L. Dwivedi 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Wishing you the best. My mother told me about this one. - Corpus Christi”

  • Edson Samuel Barbosa 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Stay strong. My cousin told me about this one. - Contagem”

  • Lourdes D. Aquino 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Tunde Garba Williams 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the April deadline works out. - Dwarka”

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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

              • Jenny A. UyID verified

                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!

                  • Senthil BalakrishnanVerified organization

                    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

                                  • Keerthana K. RajuAddress verified

                                    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

                                      • Anthony R. SalazarPhoto verified

                                        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.

                                                • Guadalupe F. TorresAddress verified

                                                  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

                                                  • Lucy L. FergusonID verified

                                                    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.

                                                    • Renata J. VelascoPhoto verified

                                                      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.

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