Baby Seraphina's Wheelchair

[ailbhe]

We have raised over 50% of the cost, so her parents have been getting in touch with suppliers and fitters to get precise pricing information and work out the details about how to have her fitted for it, etc. This is so exciting! And what we have is:

We have raised £1122.27 which is already banked, and a further £185.14 is in Paypal waiting to be moved to a bank account. That's a total of £1307.41 or 57% and it means they almost have enough for the basic seat.

What Seri needs:

Basic seat (no straps, support etc) and wheels £1572.90
Head rest £81.90
Side supports £88.20
Pelvic belt £15.00
Harness £105.00
Hood £148.05
Raincover £49.35
Grip rail £78.75
Tray £111.30

TOTAL...............................................£2217.90

Her mother writes, "She would also need the reinforced equipment tray underneath but I haven't a price for that... so still looking at around £2300." I think that's the bit that holds the oxygen bottles and feeding equipment but I'm not sure.

Edited to add: The tray costs £110 so the total needed is £2327.90, and they can't buy it a bit at a time - none of the accessories can be added after first build, apparently, so they have to wait until they have enough for the whole thing and then order it. That seems so unfair to me.

Thank you to everyone who gave money so far. There were a number of sizable donations and a huge pile of fivers and tenners which really, really mounted up. There's a neighbour of mine who is planning to do a sponsored walk but needs to get a bit organised about it; he's also doing a sponsored swim for a spinal injuries charity so he's kind of busy. I think he also does volunteer work for the CAB. Anyway.

The original post, containing such useful information as "Who on earth is Baby Seraphina anyway?" is here.

Comments

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*cheers them on*
(And you, for organizing this.)

[baratron.livejournal.com]

I was wondering vaguely whether it'd be possible to save any money by buying some or all of the wheelchair second-hand? I'm presuming if they are for babies or toddlers that they get outgrown before they wear out? Then again, there are probably hygiene issues and fitting things exactly issues... Nonetheless, I expect oxygen bottles come in a couple of standard sizes.

I haven't donated yet because I'm not sure what my college fees will be yet, because their website is crap and I can't get through to the Registry on the phone! I'll put some money into the pot when I know how much spare we have :)

[ailbhe]

It's ok, they've got it! Once we'd assembled a bit more than half, someone else was inspired to make up the difference! IT'S DONE. WOOOO!