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Sebastián needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen
Sebastián needs a powered wheelchair that the health system won't fund; the cost is $9,650.
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Sebastián lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $9,650.
His current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Sebastián could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $9,650 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $180
• First-year servicing plan: $210
• powered wheelchair: $9,260
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Paula
Update from Los Angeles: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 47% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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- Claudia G. Serrano 🇲🇽 · $10
“All the best. My brother told me about this one. - Puebla”
- Prince Benjamin Tawiah 🇬🇭 · $50
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this.”
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how is Sebastián doing now?
Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.
What exactly is the $9,650 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. delivery and set-up comes first ($180) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending good thoughts, Paula. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Paula. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.