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A prosthetic leg for Dolores: help me move freely
A prosthetic leg would give Dolores independence - we're $650 away.
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I live with profound hearing loss. My occupational therapist at the San Antonio Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $650.
My current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. It would change my everyday life and my ability to work from home.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $650 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $340
• First-year servicing plan: $150
• Delivery and set-up: $160
Thank you for reading my story.
- Dolores
Updates from Dolores
Quick update: $127 raised so far (20%). the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 19% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. More news soon.
Update from San Antonio: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Dola Tania Biswas 🇮🇳 · $5
“Rooting for you. Hope the July deadline works out. - Gaya”
- Mark B. Davids 🇿🇦 · $5
- Leo Pruitt 🇺🇸 · $5
- Geetha T. Venkatesh 🇮🇳 · $117
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Thinking of you and your family, Dolores. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.