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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Faith in Thika

Faith needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,700.

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David Wafula Barasa
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Thika
Faith lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Thika Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,700. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Faith 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 $1,700 goes: • specialist standing frame: $1,550 • Fitting and training sessions: $55 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • First-year servicing plan: $70 With deep gratitude, David

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  • Delroy K. McKenzie 🇯🇲 · $25

    “Get well soon. My father told me about this one. - Half-Way Tree”

  • Alina Veronika Tkachenko 🇷🇺 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Novosibirsk”

  • Genesis Henderson 🇺🇸 · $9
  • Gita Parvati Aryal 🇳🇵 · $20

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  • Take care, David. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Rabat.

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