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Mobility fund: specialist standing frame for Rakesh in Saket

Rakesh needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $500.

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Abhishek J. Grewal
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Saket
Rakesh lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at the Saket Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $500. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Rakesh 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $500 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • specialist standing frame: $420 • Delivery and set-up: $45 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Abhishek

  1. Quick update: $96 raised so far (19%). I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Get well soon. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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  • Gabriel F. Bell 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Blessings. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Anaheim”

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  • You're not alone, Abhishek. Hope this works out for you.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Abhishek. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!

      • So sorry you're going through this. Wishing Rakesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless

        • Take care, Abhishek. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • wishing Rakesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Saket

            • Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Saket

              • Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Poitiers!

                • wishing Rakesh a smooth procedure and a full recovery

                  • This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Hamburg.

                    • Hang in there. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

                      • so sorry you're going through this, Abhishek. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Saket.

                        • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

                          • Rooting for you, Abhishek. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                            • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Saket

                              • hang in there, Abhishek. Hope the doctors have good news. After 9 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

                                • Hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Nakuru.

                                  • Best of luck, Abhishek. Hope the doctors have good news. Take care

                                    • Anjali B. YadavID verified

                                      Thanks for sharing this, Abhishek. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Nuremberg.

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