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A prosthetic leg for Xia: help me move freely
Xia needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,350.
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I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at the Los Angeles Mobility Clinic has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,350.
My current equipment is 12 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 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 $2,350 goes:
• Delivery and set-up: $130
• prosthetic leg: $2,050
• First-year servicing plan: $170
With deep gratitude,
Xia
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Take care, Xia. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Heliopolis but we're thinking of you. All the best
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier
Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Istanbul.
Hope it all works out, Xia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
You're not alone, Xia. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together