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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Okello in Kakamega
Help Okello get a stair-climbing aid so He can join the school sports day.
🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kakamega, Kenya2,345 views
Okello lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Kakamega Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,700.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Okello could join the school sports day. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,700 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $1,600
• Fitting and training sessions: $25
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $45
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Akinyi
Updates from Akinyi
We're at 31% thanks to 16 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
23% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.
Small update. $157 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kakamega.
Thank you. If you're in Kakamega I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Thinking of you, Akinyi. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Hồ Chí Minh City but we're thinking of you.
Take care, Akinyi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
hope things get better soon, Akinyi. Get well soon. Take care.
sending strength, Akinyi. Get well soon. Don't give up.