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A prosthetic leg for Rabia: help me move freely
Rabia needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,050.
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I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Ankara Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,050.
My current equipment is 11 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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.
I'll pay the supplier directly from the funds, and I'll post a photo once the equipment is delivered.
Where the $2,050 goes:
• Fitting and training sessions: $90
• Delivery and set-up: $50
• prosthetic leg: $1,910
Thank you so much.
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So sorry you're going through this, Rabia. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.