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A prosthetic leg for Roberto: help Roberto move freely
A prosthetic leg would give Roberto independence - we're $3,850 away.
🇺🇸 94120, San Francisco, California, United States1,906 views
Roberto lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at San Francisco General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,850.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 3 weeks.
With the right equipment Roberto could speak with the people around him. 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 $3,850 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $3,200
• Fitting and training sessions: $340
• Delivery and set-up: $90
• First-year servicing plan: $220
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Joaquín
Updates from Joaquín
Good news. Because of your gifts ($715 in total) the plan for delivery and set-up is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($352). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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So sorry you're going through this, Joaquín. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thinking of you, Joaquín. Get well soon. Don't give up.
best of luck, Joaquín. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 38 people at work.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Roberto
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. prosthetic leg is the biggest at $3,200. Thanks, that means a lot.
Thanks for sharing this, Joaquín. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of San Francisco.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Please keep us posted. All the best
praying for you, Joaquín. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless!
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Rabat this morning.
Stay strong, Joaquín. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thinking of you and your family, Joaquín. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best
Best of luck, Joaquín. Hope you get there
So sorry you're going through this, Joaquín. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Get well soon. Greetings from Sacramento
Good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together.