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A prosthetic leg for Vanessa: help me move freely
Vanessa needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,600.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Makati Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,600.
My current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 8 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 $1,600 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $1,450
• Fitting and training sessions: $65
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $65
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Vanessa
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Stay strong, Vanessa. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. It's not much but it's yours.