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Rubén needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
A powered wheelchair would give Rubén independence - we're $4,250 away.
🇺🇸 Alabama, United States5,020 views
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Huntsville Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $4,250.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $70
• powered wheelchair: $3,900
• Fitting and training sessions: $280
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
Updates from Rubén
Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,116 in total) the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,742 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 21% thanks to 19 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Huntsville.
Thank you. If you're in Huntsville I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We're a small family in Quezon City but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
best of luck. Wishing Rubén a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
best of luck, Rubén. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Huntsville.