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Independence for Caroline: prosthetic leg

Caroline needs a prosthetic leg that the health system won't fund; the cost is $2,150.

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Caroline D. Nelson
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Fort Worth
I live with muscular dystrophy. My occupational therapist at the Fort Worth Rehabilitation Centre has assessed me and recommended a prosthetic leg. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $2,150. My current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined me to home for 5 weeks. With the right equipment I could attend work interviews. 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 $2,150 goes: • prosthetic leg: $1,600 • First-year servicing plan: $210 • Fitting and training sessions: $340 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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    “God bless. I'm in Albany, thinking of you. - Albany”

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    “Thought of Caroline all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Thought of Caroline all day after reading this. - Kano”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Caroline all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Blessings! - Mandeville”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Caroline all day after reading this. - New Delhi”

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  • Dolores G. Serrano

    Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Fort Worth.

    • Luana Gabriela Pinto

      Hope things get better soon, Caroline. This could happen to any of us. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

      • Fernanda L. Santos

        Hang in there, Caroline. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Amsterdam.

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