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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Stephanie in Houston

Help Stephanie get a powered wheelchair so She can speak with the people around her.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States1,697 views
Beth Salazar
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Houston
Stephanie lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Houston General Hospital 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 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Stephanie could speak with the people around her. 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 $850 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $340 • Fitting and training sessions: $330 • Delivery and set-up: $180 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Beth

  1. Quick update: $487 raised so far (57%). I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 40% thanks to 20 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Update from Houston: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Stephanie all day after reading this.”

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  • Ricardo R. Bravo

    Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Salvador donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Houston.

    • Tyler Ashworth

      Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Hanoi so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Houston.

      • Vijay B. BansalQuestion

        how is Stephanie doing now?

        • Seema E. RawatPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon, Beth. Looking forward to the next update.

          • Doris H. Murray

            Sending love, Beth. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care!

            • Catalin Dan MocanuQuestion

              can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Houston

              • Cesar E. Garcia

                Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.

                • Lawrence DeanQuestion

                  Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stephanie.

                  • Beth SalazarOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                    The list at the bottom is the whole picture. first-year servicing plan is the biggest at $340. Thanks for looking so closely.

                • Hoàng Đức Luong

                  Hope you get there. Greetings from Pune

                  • Isabella D. Dunn

                    Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Houston!

                    • Anh Cường Phan

                      Hope the doctors have good news. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Bhaktapur

                      • Leonardo L. Wagner

                        Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

                        • Kelly Larissa BritoPhoto verified

                          Rooting for you. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

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