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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Aaron in Wellington

Aaron needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system will not fund; the cost is $4,600.

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Frank K. Jenkins
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Wellington
Aaron lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Wellington Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,600. His current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Aaron could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $4,600 goes: โ€ข Delivery and set-up: $80 โ€ข First-year servicing plan: $170 โ€ข stair-climbing aid: $4,350 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Frank
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Updates from Frank

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 17% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. 3% there. the plan for stair-climbing aid is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Rodel N. Uy ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $29

    โ€œHang in there. Only $29 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Leonid Baranov ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50
  • Chantel P. Mokoena ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Uche Ngozi Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Elias S. Lawson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
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    โ€œHope the July deadline works out. - Londonโ€

  • Gugu E. Kruger ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $473
  • Rahel Selam Assefa ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $30

    โ€œThought of Aaron all day after reading this.โ€

  • Madelyn F. Weaver ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $5

    โ€œThinking of you. My colleague told me about this one. - Sheffieldโ€

  • Suhas Pandya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œAll the best. - Suratโ€

  • Hala Nadia Abdallah ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Oleg Popov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œBest of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kyivโ€

  • Ximena McDonald ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more. I'm in Sherbrooke, thinking of you.โ€

Reviews

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Professional and kind

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  • Bagus Pandu Wijaya

    Keep going, Frank. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Wellington.

    • Lalita Jiraporn ChaiyasitQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Wellington

      • Frank K. JenkinsOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about delivery and set-up, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Itzhak Omer Mizrahi

      Sending good thoughts, Frank. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

      • Godwin Ikenna AdeyemiQuestion

        How is Aaron doing now?

        • Emil Hermann Meyer

          Hope it all works out, Frank. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Sandton.

          • Gustavo W. Fuentes

            hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

            • Hari Ghimire

              Hope this works out for you. All the best

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