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A prosthetic leg for Eamon: help Eamon move freely
Eamon needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,000.
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Eamon lives with profound hearing loss. The occupational therapist at Limerick General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,000.
His current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Eamon could go to school independently. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $6,000 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $5,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $290
• Delivery and set-up: $55
• First-year servicing plan: $405
Every share and every dollar helps.
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stay strong, Una. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
Sending strength, Una. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Eamon?
Thank you. If you're in Limerick I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Wishing you peace, Una. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Wishing you the best, Una. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending good thoughts, Una. Shared this with my family.
Rooting for you, Una. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up.