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A prosthetic leg for Tatsuya: help Tatsuya move freely
Tatsuya needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $5,250.
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Tatsuya lives with muscular dystrophy. The occupational therapist at Fukuoka General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $5,250.
His current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Tatsuya could go outside without waiting for someone to push. 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 $5,250 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $80
• prosthetic leg: $4,900
• First-year servicing plan: $270
Thank you so much.
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Take care. Wishing Tatsuya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Fukuoka!
Thank you. If you're in Fukuoka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Best of luck, Atsushi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out
Keep going, Atsushi. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Wishing you peace, Atsushi. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. Wishing Tatsuya a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
sending good thoughts, Atsushi. Shared it with a few friends.