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Mónica needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen
A stair-climbing aid would give Mónica independence - we're $7,450 away.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States5,365 views
Mónica lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Bakersfield Rehabilitation Centre has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $7,450.
Her current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Mónica 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 $7,450 goes:
• stair-climbing aid: $6,750
• Fitting and training sessions: $300
• Delivery and set-up: $140
• First-year servicing plan: $260
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Patricia
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How is Mónica doing now?
thinking of you and your family, Patricia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nashik!
Hope things get better soon. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Berlin
Take care, Patricia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Salem so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bakersfield.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about stair-climbing aid, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.
Wishing Mónica a smooth procedure and a full recovery.
What exactly is the $7,450 for?
Stair-climbing aid is $6,750 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Quezon City.
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.
Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best!
Thinking of you, Patricia. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Bakersfield.
You're not alone, Patricia. Looking forward to the next update. Take care
Good luck, Patricia. Get well soon.
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 11 people at work!
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Düsseldorf
Praying for you, Patricia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update
Keep going, Patricia. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Patricia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Thinking of you, Patricia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best!
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bakersfield.
sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Entebbe donated after I showed her your page.