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Shilpa needs a stair-climbing aid - help us make it happen

Help Shilpa get a stair-climbing aid so She can attend work interviews.

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Shilpa L. Mishra
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Pune
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Pune Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a stair-climbing aid. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $500. My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 6 weeks. With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $500 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $370 • Fitting and training sessions: $30 • Delivery and set-up: $25 • First-year servicing plan: $75 Thanks for being kind about this.
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Updates from Shilpa

  1. We're at 31% thanks to 10 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and we've started the first stage. - Shilpa

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    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Professional and kind

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    Exceeded expectations

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  • Allison A. Kirby

    Sending good thoughts, Shilpa. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

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