A prosthetic leg for Karan: help me move freely
Karan needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $900.
Updates from Karan
We're at 77% thanks to 18 of you. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. More news soon.
Quick update: $379 raised so far (42%). the plan for fitting and training sessions is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Mandla D. Mazibuko ๐ฟ๐ฆ ยท $30
โOnly $30 but hope it helps. - Gqeberhaโ
- Cameron B. Fernandez ๐บ๐ธ ยท $10
- Modupe Funmilayo Ekwueme ๐ณ๐ฌ ยท $20
- Santiago G. Molina ๐บ๐ธ ยท $5
- Mitu Nipa Karim ๐ง๐ฉ ยท $25
- Isaac Lanre Nwachukwu ๐ณ๐ฌ ยท $25
- Amanda Priscila Rezende ๐ง๐ท ยท $55
- Shakil Dipu Paul ๐ง๐ฉ ยท $15
- Anonymous ๐ฎ๐ฉ ยท $200
โThought of Karan all day after reading this. - Bandungโ
- Kirill Vitaly Zakharov ๐ท๐บ ยท $25
- Brandon Allen ๐บ๐ธ ยท $10
โWish I could do more. Thought of Karan all day after reading this. - San Diegoโ
- Anonymous ๐ต๐ฐ ยท $25
- Bo-ra Hyun-ju Cho ๐ฐ๐ท ยท $20
- Hadi Umar Kartika ๐ฎ๐ฉ ยท $50
- Anonymous ๐บ๐ธ ยท $50
- Grace Esther Mwesigwa ๐น๐ฟ ยท $11
- Anonymous ๐บ๐ธ ยท $45.50
- Lata K. Bhatia ๐บ๐ธ ยท $36
- Amal Sara Slimani ๐ฉ๐ช ยท $14
โHope the July deadline works out. - Cologneโ
- Fatima Fatima Nwosu ๐ณ๐ฌ ยท $50
Reviews
3.4(8 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Truly grateful for the support
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Quick response, great follow-up
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Genuine person with a big heart
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Really cared about my situation
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Quick response, great follow-up
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Went above and beyond
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
- Made a real difference
The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.
- Made me feel heard
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
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hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Take care, Karan. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
Hope it all works out, Karan. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karan!
Sure. The biggest one is prosthetic leg, $830. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.
sending good thoughts, Karan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Greetings from Los Angeles.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Gaziantep.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Karan?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about prosthetic leg, advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from La Plata.
wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Mumbai.
So sorry you're going through this, Karan. Wishing Karan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Karan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending strength. Wishing Karan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best
good luck, Karan. Shared it with a few friends. All the best
hang in there, Karan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Reading
Sending love, Karan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Brooklyn.
Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Hang in there, Karan. Hope you get there. Thinking of Mumbai.
Wishing you the best, Karan. Your post was clear and honest. After 7 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Keep going, Karan. I hope things turn around soon
Take care, Karan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Hope the doctors have good news. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Envigado.