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Victoria needs an adapted tricycle - help us make it happen
Victoria needs an adapted tricycle that the health system won't fund; the cost is $3,950.
🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States4,002 views
Victoria lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Warren General Hospital has assessed her and recommended an adapted tricycle. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,950.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 8 weeks.
With the right equipment Victoria could attend work interviews. 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 $3,950 goes:
• adapted tricycle: $3,050
• Fitting and training sessions: $300
• Delivery and set-up: $200
• First-year servicing plan: $400
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Jonathan
Updates from Jonathan
Update from Warren: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($1,527). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward delivery and set-up.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($783). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan.
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Get well soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Jonathan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Love from Ahmedabad.
best of luck. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Hope things get better soon, Jonathan. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Warren.
Hope things get better soon, Jonathan. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Warren!
You're not alone, Jonathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Juiz de Fora
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Warren
sending strength, Jonathan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you and your family, Jonathan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.