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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Madushan in Jaffna

Madushan needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $700.

🇱🇰 Jaffna, Northern, Sri Lanka1,082 views
Kumari Dilani Silva
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Madushan lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Jaffna General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $700. His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment Madushan could go to school independently. 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 $700 goes: • First-year servicing plan: $40 • Delivery and set-up: $10 • stair-climbing aid: $650 Thanks for reading all this. - Kumari
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  • Uche Temitope Onyeama

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Saskatoon

    • Rohit L. Mittal

      Sending good thoughts, Kumari. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Jaffna.

      • Marta Mekdes Demissie

        This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Lviv donated after I showed her your page.

        • Devi A. Krishnamurthy

          praying for you, Kumari. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

          • Aarón C. Delgado

            Sending strength, Kumari. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

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