Goal: $10,500
Help raise funds to offset the cost of mobility equipment repair at the 2018 Day of Pos-Abilities.
Target Date: August 11, 2018
Total funds raised to date: $0.00
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Many provinces’ medical systems take care of individuals with disabilities, by providing equipment and services. Unfortunately, BC falls short on meeting the equipment needs of individuals. Proper equipment empowers individuals to achieve their full potential as contributing members of society. In one of our recent surveys on medical mobility equipment, 95% of respondents selected that equipment is “vitally important: I can’t live without it. I am dependent on it for getting around.”
There is limited funding for individuals to purchase equipment, with little to no support to maintain the functionality costs associated with maintaining the safety and reliability of their assistive devices.
Mobility Equipment Repair Association (MERA) is a new venture that emerged through the Fraser Valley Health Summit meetings to address the health issues of seniors in our community. Since January 2018, we are committed to provide everyone, especially seniors, the opportunity to maintain their mobility.
Our first step to address this need is at a localized level through a pilot project for the residents of Langley. Through MERA, the goal is not to take business from the current suppliers, but to work with them to help address the needs of our population.
Our vision is a new way to tackle this community issue, by delivering repair services in an innovative manner. This event would be a drop-in repair clinic in a community centre setting at a community event.
A Day of Pos-Abilities Saturday August 11th, 2018 11am-5pm Douglas Park Recreation Centre Langley, BC
We will work with the staff of A-1 Wheelchairs Unlimited from Langley to repair the equipment that is brought in. Minor repairs will be done on the stop. More complicated repairs will be organized for a later date. Volunteers will be used to ensure the smooth functioning of this ground-breaking event.
The public is unaware of the astronomical price of medical equipment repairs. Therefore, in order to service our goal of 35 people ($300 per person), the estimated cost is $10,500.
Our ask is for financial support to cover this project, which will relieve the overwhelming burden of restoring mobility on these individuals.
Tax receipts will be provided.
Donate Now for MERA
(On the checkout page, please enter your donation amount and “MERA” in the Donation Notes box)