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A prosthetic leg for Nathan: help me move freely
Help Nathan get a prosthetic leg so He can speak with the people around him.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at Auckland General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $6,800.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment I could speak with the people around him. 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.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $6,800 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $100
• Fitting and training sessions: $175
• prosthetic leg: $6,525
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Nathan
Updates from Nathan
We're at 12% thanks to 26 of you. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. More news soon.
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“Only $45 but hope it helps. - Gwagwalada”
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“Only $64 but hope it helps. - Jakarta Barat”
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“Only $61 but hope it helps. - Jakarta”
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“Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Lagos”
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“Thinking of you. Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Naivasha”
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“Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Ekurhuleni”
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Wishing you the best, Nathan. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 23 people at work. Take care
stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Nashik so I could bring a meal.
Sending good thoughts, Nathan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Auckland.
Best of luck, Nathan. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Casablanca so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Auckland.
Hope things get better soon, Nathan. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Gujranwala but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Nathan. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Cairo donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Nathan. Wishing Nathan a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Auckland.
thanks for sharing this, Nathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Kathmandu!