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A prosthetic leg for Raffaele: help me move freely

A prosthetic leg would give Raffaele independence - we're $3,750 away.

🇮🇹 Milan, Lombardy, Italy1,010 views
Raffaele Salvatore Milani
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Milan
I live with cerebral palsy. My occupational therapist at Milan General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,750. My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 4 weeks. With the right equipment I could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $3,750 goes: • prosthetic leg: $3,450 • Fitting and training sessions: $105 • Delivery and set-up: $95 • First-year servicing plan: $100 Every share and every dollar helps.
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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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  • Lanre Godwin Nwankwo

    You're not alone, Raffaele. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

    • Rubel Rahim Bose

      thanks for sharing this, Raffaele. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Dayo Bolaji Eze

        Hope it all works out, Raffaele. Hope the doctors have good news. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best!

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