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Shawn needs a powered wheelchair - help us make it happen

A powered wheelchair would give Shawn independence - we're $5,750 away.

🇨🇦 Brampton, Ontario, Canada1,739 views
Anna Bennett
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Brampton
Shawn lives with an amputation below the knee. The occupational therapist at the Brampton Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a powered wheelchair. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,750. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment Shawn 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. I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered. Where the $5,750 goes: • powered wheelchair: $5,000 • Fitting and training sessions: $310 • Delivery and set-up: $55 • First-year servicing plan: $385 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Anna

  1. Update from Brampton: I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($417 in total) I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Shawn all day after reading this. - Mandeville”

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    “Hang in there. Hope you get the rest soon. - Breda”

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    “Be well. Hope the November deadline works out. - Coventry”

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    “Best of luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Lafayette”

  • Carlo J. Santos 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Get well soon. Thought of Shawn all day after reading this. - Makati”

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  • Mateo E. Serrano

    Keep going, Anna. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together.

    • David E. Jennings

      Thinking of you, Anna. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

      • Brigitte Bauer

        Thanks for sharing this. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Brampton

        • Sneha C. Mehra

          hope it all works out. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

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