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Mobility fund: stair-climbing aid for Samuel in Lagos

Samuel needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,450.

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Paul Yakubu
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Lagos
Samuel lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Lagos 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 $1,450. His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment Samuel could speak with the people around him. 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 $1,450 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $40 • stair-climbing aid: $1,400 • Delivery and set-up: $10 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Updates from Paul

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 45% funded and I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.

  2. 29% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

  3. Update from Lagos: we've started the first stage. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Naveen C. Pandey

    Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Lagos.

    • Nikolai Gleb Frolov

      Take care, Paul. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Half-Way Tree but we're thinking of you. All the best.

      • Natalie N. Carroll

        Sending good thoughts, Paul. Wishing Samuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Trupti C. Bhavsar

          Hope things get better soon, Paul. Get well soon. Take care.

          • Athumani John OmondiQuestion

            Is fitting and training sessions the biggest cost or is there more coming?

            • Paul YakubuOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              Sure. The biggest one is fitting and training sessions, $40. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.

          • Asma Yasmin Rashid

            Wishing you peace, Paul. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

            • Derya Emine Kaplan

              stay strong, Paul. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

              • Naveen T. Khanna

                So sorry you're going through this, Paul. This could happen to any of us.

                • Joya Salma Howlader

                  You're not alone, Paul. Wishing Samuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Blessings

                  • Isabela Manuela Moura

                    thinking of you. Wishing Samuel a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Puebla this morning. Greetings from Puebla.

                    • Hasan Haque

                      It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Mexicali but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Mexicali!

                      • Waraporn Chalida Nakpong

                        Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Lagos.

                        • Tyler W. Fernandez

                          Sending strength, Paul. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

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