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Rob Needs A Lift

Rob needs help funding a patient lifting hoist that is ceiling mounted. Rob has muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle wasting disorder. He is at risk of injury.

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Rob Needs A Lift

Rob Needs A Lift

Rob Needs A Lift

Rob Needs A Lift

Rob Needs A Lift

Rob needs help funding a patient lifting hoist that is ceiling mounted. Rob has muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle wasting disorder. He is at risk of injury.

Rob needs help funding a patient lifting hoist that is ceiling mounted. Rob has muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle wasting disorder. He is at risk of injury.

Rob needs help funding a patient lifting hoist that is ceiling mounted. Rob has muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle wasting disorder. He is at risk of injury.

Rob needs help funding a patient lifting hoist that is ceiling mounted. Rob has muscular dystrophy, a genetic muscle wasting disorder. He is at risk of injury.

Robert Chapman
Robert Chapman
Robert Chapman
Robert Chapman
1 Campaign |
Brisbane, Australia
$1,885 USD 19 backers
34% of $5,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Campaign Success

Hi Everyone, I have great news that I now announce with a very very grateful heart & back.  I now have the funds to procure a ceiling mounted lifter with all the slings and items I require.  Between the support of friends, family, people I have never even met and some terrific local business people associated with my wife’s church this need has now been taken care of.  Which is all the bigger and more generous an effort as the final cost is closer to $8000 AUD, not the $5500 USD originally requested.

Under my agreement with Indegogo I need to let the campaign run it’s course for the time agreed.  Hence it is still here and can still receive contributions.  As stated in the campaign information “All amounts raised, over or under my target of $5500 will be used diligently and with good stewardship for my care only”.  I do have other important care needs that I would be glad to have help with.

I am overwhelmed by the response received and its effect is more far reaching than you may realize.  To be honest I have emotionally taken a beating from my health and the pain in my back for some time.  My perception of my well-being and self value had been diminished.  It took me weeks to start this campaign, deciding if I was already beaten, if I was worth it and indeed if I was prepared to risk another blow to my self-value if I had a poor response. 

Pleased to say, that the response has left me with no doubt that I do matter, that I do have a role to fulfill and that a lot of people are looking out for me and Barb.  That Is Awesome to know a whole bunch of people has your back. 

Someone who is awesome in her awesomeness is Pauline my Occupational Therapist, way more than just a great O.T..  A motivator, a fearless tireless advocate and part mind reader.  Yes ‘I am Worth It’, ‘I am Worth It’ and thank you Pauline for helping me see it.

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We Are All Just A Trip, Accident, Disease Or Genetic Problem Away From Disability. May It Never Happen To You.

About Rob

My name is Rob Chapman, I am 48 and have Muscular Dystrophy, which is a muscle wasting disease.  My type of Muscular Dystrophy affects my arms, legs, torso and face.  It is slowly progressive.  I have been totally wheelchair bound for 11 years unable to walk at all.  I am on a modest fixed disability income.

What I Really Needs Is…

My campaign is to fund a new ceiling track mounted patient lifter that uses supportive slings and traverses my bathroom transferring me for showers and bathroom breaks.  It will prevent damage to my back and help my wife Barb move me around easier. The cost of a suitable lifting hoist, sling and professional installation is about $5500 in total.  Presently there is no clear funding path from organizations where I live for this specific type of equipment.  I can’t do this on my own in a timely manner so I am asking for your help.  All amounts raised, over or under my target of $5500 will be used diligently and with good stewardship for my care only.

Ouch, I Think I’m Breaking My Back !

I built my last lifter (winch is more accurate) with mates 14 years ago.  My body is now screaming at me to do my transfers a different and better way.  As per my video my current method stretches my back and crushes my ribs.  My Occupational Therapist looked on with Horrified Fascination when she saw my homemade winch the first time.  So my body via lots of pain agrees with my O.T. and my Doctor that I run a real risk of breaking my back and having possible nerve damage.  I need a fit for purpose lifter. 

Many Hands Make For Light Work

I am finding it a humbling experience asking for help, I much prefer the feeling of giving; my pride may need an adjustment as well here.  Crowd funding makes sense to me as many hands do make for light work and I believe that most people are pretty generous if they know you need a hand.  Personally I would prefer small, painless donations by lots of people rather than big donations from a few.  Every penny will be appreciated though.  I do have some no cost but useful perks on offer.

Shout It, Shout it, Shout It Out Loud

In this campaign I am letting everyone know, that’s how I figure I can find many hands to make this light work.  If you could please pass this on via email or social media (facebook) to people you know who may help, not just for me but for the other worthy causes represented on Indegogo.  We can all be micro Philanthropists and make a real difference.  

The Last Word

Thank you for taking the time to check out this campaign and thank you if you were able to help, be assured it is appreciated.  I will post photo's of the completed installed lift.
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