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Independence for Carlos: prosthetic leg
Carlos needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,600.
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Carlos lives with cerebral palsy. The occupational therapist at the Envigado Rehabilitation Centre has assessed him and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,600.
His current equipment is 14 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined him to home for 12 weeks.
With the right equipment Carlos could get to the shops and visit friends. 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.
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: $1,500
• Fitting and training sessions: $40
• Delivery and set-up: $20
• First-year servicing plan: $40
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Ignacio
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Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from San Jose
Rooting for you, Ignacio. Hope the doctors have good news. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Ignacio. Wishing Carlos a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out
So sorry you're going through this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Hang in there, Ignacio. Wishing Carlos a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Ignacio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Stay strong, Ignacio. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care