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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Karina in Mar del Plata

Karina needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,800.

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Karina A. Duarte
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Mar del Plata
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Mar del Plata 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 $1,800. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $1,800 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $45 • Fitting and training sessions: $35 • stair-climbing aid: $1,720 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Karina

  1. We're at 31% thanks to 22 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $180 raised so far (10%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Karina all day after reading this. - Manchester”

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  • Dario De AngelisPhoto verified

    This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 30 people at work. Love from Warsaw!

    • Natalia J. Medina

      Good luck, Karina. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

      • Yana Tetiana Semenov

        Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

        $1,207 raised of $1,800

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