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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Rafael in Quezon City

Rafael needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,350.

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Angelica S. Pangilinan
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Quezon City
Rafael lives with multiple sclerosis. The occupational therapist at the Quezon City Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,350. His current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment Rafael could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $1,350 goes: • Delivery and set-up: $25 • Fitting and training sessions: $25 • stair-climbing aid: $1,300 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Angelica

  1. We're at 68% thanks to 19 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $798 raised so far (59%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($325 in total) the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Wayne Mosley

    Thanks for sharing this, Angelica. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Jide Sani Fashola

      Hang in there. Wishing Rafael a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

      • Favour Joy Anyanwu

        Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't give up. Love from Frankfurt

        • Asher Stewart

          Hope it all works out, Angelica. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care.

          • Khadija Souad Mourad

            Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Nairobi

            • Andreas Maximilian Martin

              You're not alone, Angelica. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Ogbomosho.

              $1,273 raised of $1,350

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