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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Aria in Houston

A specialist standing frame would give Aria independence - we're $3,550 away.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States3,277 views
Abigail Gaines
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Houston
Aria lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Houston Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,550. Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 3 weeks. With the right equipment Aria could attend work interviews. 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 $3,550 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $320 • specialist standing frame: $2,950 • First-year servicing plan: $280 With deep gratitude, Abigail
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Abigail

  1. Update from Houston: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Houston: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Aria all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “From my family to yours! - București”

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    “Get well soon. Please keep us posted. - Anaheim”

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    “Rooting for you. Hope the July deadline works out. - Sydney”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Aria all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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    “Thought of Aria all day after reading this. - Lucknow”

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  • Anthony W. McDonaldQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aria!

    • Abigail GainesOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Sure. The biggest one is fitting and training sessions, $320. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

  • Anele Jones

    good luck. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.

    • Diego M. Orozco

      Praying for you, Abigail. Hope this works out for you. Love from Bornova

      • Haritha K. Bhat

        Thinking of you, Abigail. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Romain Théo Meunier

          Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

          • Ana P. MaldonadoPhoto verified

            Best of luck, Abigail. Hope you get there. All the best

            $3,298.50 raised of $3,550

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