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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Irene in San Diego
Irene needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,700.
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Irene lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at San Diego General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,700.
Her current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 6 weeks.
With the right equipment Irene 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $6,700 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $6,000
• Fitting and training sessions: $260
• Delivery and set-up: $165
• First-year servicing plan: $275
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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“Thought of Irene all day after reading this. - Kumasi”
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“Blessings. Thought of Irene all day after reading this. - Kathmandu”
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So sorry you're going through this, Regina. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of San Diego.
best of luck, Regina. This could happen to any of us. Love from Mississauga.
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal. God bless.
praying for you, Regina. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
You're not alone. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of San Diego.
Hang in there, Regina. Get well soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Taguig.