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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.

🇳🇿 New Zealand4,155 views
Nathan Pearson
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Auckland
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
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Nathan

  1. 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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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Naivasha”

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  • Tariq Haris Awan

    Wishing you the best, Nathan. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 23 people at work. Take care

    • Hazel K. Walsh

      stay strong. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Nashik so I could bring a meal.

      • Ceren Hatice Şimşek

        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.

        • Noreen Javeria Ghani

          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.

          • Anastasia Elena RomanovID verified

            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.

            • Teresita B. Santos

              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.

              • Jayanthi J. Ramachandran

                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.

                • Daniele D'Amico

                  thanks for sharing this, Nathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Kathmandu!

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