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Nicholas needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen

Nicholas needs a stair-climbing aid that the health system won't fund; the cost is $4,750.

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Jennifer A. Quincy
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Liverpool
Nicholas lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Liverpool 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 $4,750. His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Nicholas 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 $4,750 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $4,200 • Fitting and training sessions: $320 • Delivery and set-up: $65 • First-year servicing plan: $165 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Jennifer

  1. Update from Liverpool: the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. We're at 66% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 63% thanks to 66 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Update from Liverpool: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Sylvie Monique GuerinPhoto verified

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Liverpool.

    • Murat Murat KaplanID verified

      Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Liverpool.

      • Marta K. Sánchez

        Hang in there, Jennifer. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

        • Scarlett F. Hunt

          Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

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