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Heather needs a prosthetic leg - help us make it happen

Help Heather get a prosthetic leg so She can get to the shops and visit friends.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom2,230 views
Heather Hart
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London
I live with multiple sclerosis. My occupational therapist at London General Hospital 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 15 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 7 weeks. With the right equipment I could get to the shops and visit friends. 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 $2,350 goes: • prosthetic leg: $1,800 • Fitting and training sessions: $180 • Delivery and set-up: $150 • First-year servicing plan: $220 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Heather
#disability#accessibility#mobility

Updates from Heather

  1. We're at 22% thanks to 14 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Update from London: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($150 in total) I made the first payment toward prosthetic leg. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nabil Majid HamdanQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Heather?

    • Heather HartOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about prosthetic leg, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

  • Eva Wilma Brouwer

    thanks for sharing this, Heather. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Óscar E. RamosPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.

      • Elke Klein

        Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Lagos.

        • Rattana Darunee Saetang

          I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Fresno this morning

          $802 raised of $2,350

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