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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Huy in Hồ Chí Minh City
Huy needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,300.
🇻🇳 Hồ Chí Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam1,415 views
I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at the Hồ Chí Minh City Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,300.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $1,300 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $1,200
• Fitting and training sessions: $30
• Delivery and set-up: $25
• First-year servicing plan: $45
With deep gratitude,
Huy
Updates from Huy
Wanted to say thank you properly. 79% funded and the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 33% funded and I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.
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How is Huy doing now?
Thanks for sharing this. Get well soon. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.
Hope the doctors have good news. After 13 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything
wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update
Is stair-climbing aid the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Stair-climbing aid is $1,200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.
Good luck. Wishing Huy a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
rooting for you, Huy. Wishing Huy a smooth procedure and a full recovery
Rooting for you, Huy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City!