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A prosthetic leg for Michael: help Michael move freely
Michael needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $6,300.
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Michael lives with a spinal cord injury. The occupational therapist at the Berlin Mobility Clinic has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,300.
His current equipment is 9 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 7 weeks.
With the right equipment Michael could attend work interviews. 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 $6,300 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $6,000
• Delivery and set-up: $135
• First-year servicing plan: $165
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Hope you get there. Love from Rome
thanks for sharing this, Ingrid. Shared this with my family. Love from Manchester.
hang in there, Ingrid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Hyderabad this morning. Take care.