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Salvador needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $8,350.

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Salvador A. Ríos
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San Antonio
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the San Antonio Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $8,350. My current equipment is 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could join the school sports day. 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 $8,350 goes: • adapted tricycle: $8,000 • Delivery and set-up: $70 • First-year servicing plan: $280 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Salvador

  1. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($3,545). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,125 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. 17% there. I made the first payment toward adapted tricycle. Thank you.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Salvador all day after reading this. - Springfield”

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    “Thought of Salvador all day after reading this. - Badagry”

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    “Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Worcester”

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    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Montpellier”

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  • Hope it all works out, Salvador. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Quezon City donated after I showed her your page

    • Wishing Salvador a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Keep going. Hope the doctors have good news. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

        • Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

          • take care, Salvador. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • thinking of you, Salvador. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of San Antonio

              • Uche Kingsley IgwePhoto verified

                I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 29 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                • Travis LeeID verified

                  Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Coimbatore.

                  • Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                    • Wishing you the best, Salvador. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                      • Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Love from Bakersfield.

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