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Santiago needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
Santiago needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $650.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States363 views
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the San Francisco Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $650.
My current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $650 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $410
• Delivery and set-up: $70
• First-year servicing plan: $170
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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- Mateus José Castro 🇧🇷 · $5
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