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Saskia Müller

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Iʼm raising £600 to fund a wheelchair for Saskia

eastbourne, east sussex

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Hi, I'm Saskia, and I'm raising money for a wheelchair. I feel incredibly awkward about doing this, but I can't afford to fund this equipment on my own. Unfortunately, I'm not eligible for a *suitable* wheelchair from the NHS because I will be an ambulatory wheelchair user and the criteria for a wheelchair via the NHS are incredibly strict, and I don’t meet them.

As anyone with a disability will tell you, our needs can change over time—we require different aids for different days. It’s like needing a raincoat during a downpour. I never expected to be in this position, but my health has deteriorated due to Rheumatoid Arthritis in both of my knees, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder. These conditions have made it increasingly difficult to manage daily activities, especially on bad days when I pass out frequently or have seizures. I can’t keep smacking my head.

To maintain my independence and improve my quality of life, I need a wheelchair. This wheelchair would allow me to conserve energy, exercise and work safely, and manage my symptoms more effectively, especially on days when my knees are flaring up or my other conditions are acting up. Without this, I'm at a high risk of falls and further injury, which could lead to more severe complications.

I've had great input from healthcare teams, but now the hard work has to come from me. Despite brainstorming with fellow disabled friends, this seems to be the most accessible and safest way for me to regain strength and maintain my mobility—unfortunately, it’s also costly. I'm fully committed to finding a way to take back some control over my life and take positive steps forward.

The truth is, this journey has been exhausting and incredibly tough for both me and my loved ones. Every time I think I'm finding some balance, something happens to set me back. I have a lot of life ahead of me, and I want to live it to the fullest—I just need some help to do that.

I’ve found the perfect chair for a decent price, but I also need a skin-protective cushion, hand rims, etc, the total is around £600. I can add some of my own income as well as PIP and my student finance money towards it but I can’t get there on my own.

I know times are incredibly difficult for everyone right now, and I feel an immense amount of guilt about asking for help. I don’t expect to raise the full amount, but even if you can’t donate, sharing this fundraiser would be just as helpful and sincerely appreciated.

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  • Saskia Müller2 months ago
    Saskia Müller

    Saskia Müller

    2 months ago

    I’m so excited to share that I’ve officially reached the goal for my active wheelchair! I’m soso grateful for all the support, kindness, and generosity that has poured in from this amazing community. Whether you donated, shared my story, or sent words of encouragement—you’ve made this possible, and I truly can’t thank you enough. I honestly never thought I’d get here, but thanks to you all, I now have the tools to navigate life with a little more ease. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me!

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    2 months ago
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  • Saskia Müller2 months ago
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    Saskia Müller

    2 months ago

    Thank you so much to everyone who has donated already !! So, the wheelchair I am doing for is a BauBuy chair and with tax taken off, it’ll be roughly £600. This is so much cheaper than we were originally expecting so I have a lot more hope now 🥹🙏🏻

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Page last updated on: 9/16/2024 15.40

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42

  • Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard

    Sep 16, 2024

    Hope this makes life easier for you x

    £25.00

  • Sophie

    Sophie

    Sep 16, 2024

    🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

    £27.04

  • Frances Grundy

    Frances Grundy

    Sep 16, 2024

    £20.00

  • Miles

    Miles

    Sep 16, 2024

    Wishing you all the luck you can get.

    £15.00

  • Elliot White

    Elliot White

    Sep 14, 2024

    £5.00

  • Vee

    Vee

    Sep 13, 2024

    £7.00

  • Ingrid Smith

    Ingrid Smith

    Sep 11, 2024

    ♥️♥️

    £10.00

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Saskia Müller

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eastbourne, east sussex

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