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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Craig in Chicago
A specialist standing frame would give Craig independence - we're $7,850 away.
🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States2,207 views
Craig lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Chicago Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,850.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Craig could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $7,850 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $7,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $125
• Delivery and set-up: $65
• First-year servicing plan: $410
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- Ian
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Thinking of you, Ian. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest!
So sorry you're going through this, Ian. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope it all works out, Ian. Looking forward to the next update.
is specialist standing frame the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is specialist standing frame, $7,250. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.
Good luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Chicago
Thank you. If you're in Chicago I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Poitiers.
Thinking of you, Ian. Shared this with my family. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Chicago.
Praying for you, Ian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier.
Thinking of you, Ian. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 13 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Kingston.
Shared it with a few friends. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Good luck, Ian. Hope the doctors have good news. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Chicago.
Wishing you the best, Ian. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Chicago!