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Christian needs a prosthetic leg - help us make it happen
Help Christian get a prosthetic leg so He can go to school independently.
🇩🇪 North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,121 views
Christian lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Dortmund General Hospital has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $3,800.
His current equipment is 8 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 10 weeks.
With the right equipment Christian could go to school independently. 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 $3,800 goes:
• prosthetic leg: $3,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $145
• Delivery and set-up: $145
• First-year servicing plan: $260
With deep gratitude,
Monika
Updates from Monika
Good news. Because of your gifts ($967 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Christian
Sure. The biggest one is prosthetic leg, $3,250. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.
Keep going, Monika. Shared it with a few friends
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Biratnagar.
How is Christian doing now?
Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Guarulhos!
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update
Hope it all works out, Monika. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick
Sending love, Monika. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry