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A prosthetic leg for Umar: help me move freely

A prosthetic leg would give Umar independence - we are $1,050 away.

🇮🇩 Malang, East Java, Indonesia808 views
Umar Iwan Simanjuntak
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Malang
I live with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. My occupational therapist at Malang General Hospital has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,050. My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 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. Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing. Where the $1,050 goes: • Fitting and training sessions: $40 • First-year servicing plan: $40 • prosthetic leg: $970 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Umar

  1. We're at 72% thanks to 14 of you. the plan for prosthetic leg is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. 58% there. I made the first payment toward fitting and training sessions. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $435 raised so far (41%). I made the first payment toward first-year servicing plan. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Take care of yourselves. My father told me about this one. - Prayagraj”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the April deadline works out. - São Paulo”

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    “From my family to yours. My cousin told me about this one. - Corpus Christi”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Bang Khen”

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    “Wish I could do more! - Gqeberha”

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    “All the best. Thought of Umar all day after reading this. - Asaba”

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  • Mustafa Kamal Zidan

    so sorry you're going through this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

    • Elijah W. Maldonado

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Nice.

      • Stella Webb

        Wishing Umar a smooth procedure and a full recovery. After 7 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from San Francisco!

        $1,151.50 raised of $1,050

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