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A prosthetic leg for Mark: help Mark move freely

A prosthetic leg would give Mark independence - we're $100 away.

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Gianna E. Velasco
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Caloocan
Mark lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at Caloocan General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $100. His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks. With the right equipment Mark could speak with the people around him. 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 $100 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $45 • First-year servicing plan: $25 • Delivery and set-up: $30 Thanks for reading all this. - Gianna

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    “Hope it all works out. From Mthatha with love. - Mthatha”

  • Nicolas Da Silva 🇫🇷 · $25

    “Sending love. Hope the August deadline works out. - Toulouse”

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    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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    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    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.

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  • wishing you peace, Gianna. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Amiens.

    • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Ramón Iván ContrerasID verifiedPhoto verified

        thinking of you, Gianna. Get well soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Caloocan

        • Thanks for sharing this, Gianna. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

          • Nazrul Mohammad HossainVerified organization

            Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out

            • Good luck, Gianna. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

              • Kemi Damilola ChukwuAddress verified

                hope things get better soon, Gianna. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Marseille.

                • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Mbale donated after I showed her your page

                  • best of luck, Gianna. Shared this with my family.

                    • Thinking of you and your family. Get well soon. Thinking of Caloocan.

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