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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Consuelo in Los Angeles
Consuelo needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $9,200.
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I live with a rare neuromuscular condition. My occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,200.
My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around her. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $9,200 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $8,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $175
• Delivery and set-up: $80
• First-year servicing plan: $195
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Consuelo
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Thinking of you and your family, Consuelo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best!
Best of luck, Consuelo. Wishing Consuelo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Best of luck, Consuelo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Blessings.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
wishing Consuelo a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Gwagwalada
Hope things get better soon, Consuelo. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Stay strong, Consuelo. Get well soon. My husband and I read this together.