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Natalia needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,900.

🇪🇸 Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain2,284 views
Sebastián M. Sandoval
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Bilbao
Natalia lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at the Bilbao Mobility Clinic has assessed her and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,900. Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks. With the right equipment Natalia 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 $4,900 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $140 • First-year servicing plan: $250 • stair-climbing aid: $4,510 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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2.5(8 reviews)

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  • Stella E. Hayes🇺🇸Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Kirill Yuri Melnyk🇺🇦Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Anushka T. Soni🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Rashidi Kato Nabwire🇰🇪Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Trustworthy helper

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Very responsive and caring

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • hope it all works out, Sebastián. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 38 people at work. Greetings from Piraeus.

    • Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Eldoret this morning

      • Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Rawalpindi but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Rawalpindi.

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