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Olivia needs a specialist standing frame - help us make it happen
Olivia needs a specialist standing frame that the health system won't fund; the cost is $650.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the San Diego Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a specialist standing frame. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $650.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment I could go to school independently. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
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 $650 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $140
• First-year servicing plan: $200
• Fitting and training sessions: $310
Every share and every dollar helps.
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“Stay strong. - Quetta”
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“Thinking of you. Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - San Diego”
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“Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
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“Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Kyiv”
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“Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - San Fernando”
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“Thought of Olivia all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”
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Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Stockholm donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
take care, Olivia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Olivia. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Peoria.