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

A stair-climbing aid would give Tsion independence - we're $700 away.

🇪🇹 Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia2,599 views
Tsion Berhe
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Jimma
I live with an amputation below the knee. My occupational therapist at the Jimma 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 $700. My current equipment is 13 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $700 goes: • stair-climbing aid: $620 • Fitting and training sessions: $20 • Delivery and set-up: $20 • First-year servicing plan: $40 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Updates from Tsion

  1. 47% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $405 raised so far (58%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $626 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Audrey T. HaynesQuestion

    How is Tsion doing now?

    • Rashmi K. Soni

      hang in there, Tsion. Hope the doctors have good news. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

      • Senait AssefaQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tsion

        • Tsion BerheOwnerAnswer

          Stair-climbing aid is $620 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.

      • Lubna Darwish

        So sorry you're going through this, Tsion. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Nakuru.

        • Ruth Hiwot Hagos

          I hope things turn around soon. Love from Oakland.

          • Santiago J. Romero

            Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

            • Claudia Mihaela Barbu

              Stay strong. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. All the best.

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