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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Juan in Makati
Juan needs a specialist standing frame that the health system will not fund; the cost is $550.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines1,741 views
Juan lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Makati General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $550.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Juan 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 $550 goes:
• specialist standing frame: $510
• First-year servicing plan: $25
• Delivery and set-up: $15
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Nottingham.
Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. Love from Dar es Salaam.
Keep going, Rafael. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Hope it all works out, Rafael. Shared this with my family. I hope August is when things finally get easier
Stay strong, Rafael. Shared this with my family. All the best
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope August is when things finally get easier. All the best.
You're not alone, Rafael. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Take care, Rafael. Shared this with my family.
you're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 10 people at work. Take care
praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of Makati
Take care, Rafael. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Ottawa
sending strength, Rafael. Hope the doctors have good news.
Rooting for you, Rafael. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best