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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Ivy in Joliet

A specialist standing frame would give Ivy independence - we're $8,500 away.

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Janet E. Powell
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Joliet
Ivy lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Joliet 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 $8,500. Her current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Ivy 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $8,500 goes: • specialist standing frame: $7,750 • Fitting and training sessions: $310 • Delivery and set-up: $130 • First-year servicing plan: $310 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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    “All the best. Only $73 but hope it helps. - Campinas”

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  • Thinking of you and your family. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out!

    • what exactly is the $8,500 for?

      • Janet E. PowellOwnerAnswerID verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. specialist standing frame is the biggest at $7,750. Happy to explain more.

    • Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

      • Take care, Janet. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Joliet!

        • You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kraków.

          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in New Delhi this morning. Greetings from New Delhi.

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