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Mobility fund: powered wheelchair for Thomas in Saint-Étienne

Thomas needs a powered wheelchair that the health system will not fund; the cost is $4,800.

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Chloé Lucie Roger
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Saint-Étienne
Thomas lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Saint-Étienne Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,800. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Thomas could speak with the people around him. 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $4,800 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $90 • powered wheelchair: $4,650 • Delivery and set-up: $60 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Hang in there, Chloé. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

    • wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Kadıköy.

      • thinking of you, Chloé. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

        • Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!

          • Wishing you the best, Chloé. Get well soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

            • Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

              • hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.

                • Good luck, Chloé. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together

                  • Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Colombo so I could bring a meal.

                    • You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

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