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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Hye-won in Seoul
Hye-won needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,100.
🇰🇷 Seoul, Seoul, South Korea732 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Seoul 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 $3,100.
My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $3,100 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $2,700
• Fitting and training sessions: $185
• Delivery and set-up: $40
• First-year servicing plan: $175
With deep gratitude,
Hye-won
Updates from Hye-won
We're at 5% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($96). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 1% now ($40). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.
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hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.