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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Mthunzi in Sandton

A specialist standing frame would give Mthunzi independence - we're $1,650 away.

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Zinhle B. Mahlangu
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Sandton
Mthunzi lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at Sandton 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 $1,650. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Mthunzi could join the school sports day. 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 $1,650 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $90 • specialist standing frame: $1,495 Thanks for being kind about this. - Zinhle
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Updates from Zinhle

  1. Update from Sandton: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 86% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($442). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Small update. $183 so far, I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions.

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  • Amira Basma NaguibQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mthunzi.

    • Zinhle B. MahlanguOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      It's all in the list in the story. fitting and training sessions is the big one at $65, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Russell Kelley

    Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 39 people at work.

    • Luiz Arthur Correia

      Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Put this on a community board in Nîmes this morning

      • Rotimi Ifeanyi Lawal

        thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

        • Ikenna Dayo Igwe

          Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Sandton.

          • Moussa Abdoulaye Konaté

            Thanks for sharing this, Zinhle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

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